The Nurse′s Guide to Mental Health Medicines - Elizabeth Jane Holland

The Nurse′s Guide to Mental Health Medicines

Buch | Softcover
200 Seiten
2022 | 2nd Revised edition
SAGE Publications Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-5297-6902-9 (ISBN)
33,65 inkl. MwSt
This book is an easy-to-read guide to the most common medications for mental health issues. It provides facts on all of the main mental health drugs while also explaining the pharmacology and care considerations.
A book written by nurses for nurses providing a simple guide to the most common medicines.

Spanning 8 concise and highly readable chapters, the book explains the pharmacology of different drug types in simple terms while also considering the practical aspects of working with people requiring mental health medicines. 

Key features:



A detailed ′Medicines List′ contained in each chapter providing the key information on dosages, brand names and possible adverse reactions
Takes a life course approach highlighting specific considerations for children, pregnancy and older people
Cuts through the complex terminology with clear and simple language supported by real world case studies

Liz Holland is a registered mental health nurse and experienced NHS leader, currently working as an NHS director. Liz became a mental health nurse after completing a PGDip in Mental Health Nursing at Kings College London. Prior to her nurse training, Liz gained a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Mental and Physical Healthcare from the University of Reading. Liz also has a MSc in Psychosocial Interventions from Kingston and St Georges University and an MBA from the University of Brighton.

1. Antidepressant Medications
2. Mood-Stabilising Medications
3. Medications for Managing Anxiety
4. Medicines for Alcohol and Drug Dependence - by Emily Floyd
5. Antipsychotic Medication
6. Medicines for Rapid Tranquillisation
7. Medication Used for the Management of Dementia - by Sara Soames
Appendix: Drug Calculations
Glossary

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 138 x 216 mm
Gewicht 250 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Pflege Ausbildung / Prüfung
Medizin / Pharmazie Pflege Fachpflege
ISBN-10 1-5297-6902-7 / 1529769027
ISBN-13 978-1-5297-6902-9 / 9781529769029
Zustand Neuware
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