Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs

This edition presents a restructuring of chapters to provide an integrated therapeutic approach to patient care. Now includes treatment algorithms, patient assessment Q&A sections, 'a word about' boxes, evaluation of patient outcomes section, and useful appendices. For students and practitioners. Previous edition, c1996, was a two-volume set.

Preface

ix

Contributors

xiii

Section I: The Pharmacist's Role in Self-Care

1

(38)

Nicholas G. Popovich

Self-Care and Nonprescription Pharmacotherapy

3

(12)

Timothy R. Covington

Patient Assessment and Consultation

15

(24)

Wendy Klein-Schwartz

Brian J. Isetts

Section II: Pain and Fever Disorders

39

(76)

Karen J. Tietze

Headache and Muscle and Joint Pain

41

(36)

Arthur G. Lipman

Kenneth C. Jackson II

Fever

77

(12)

Arthur G. Lipman

Kenneth C. Jackson II

Musculoskeletal Injuries and Disorders

89

(26)

Arthur I. Jacknowitz

Section III: Reproductive and Genital Disorders

115

(62)

Wendy Munroe Rosenthal

Vaginal and Vulvovaginal Disorders

117

(16)

Leslie A. Shimp

Disorders Related to Menstruation

133

(20)

Leslie A. Shimp

Prevention of Unintended Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

153

(24)

Louise Parent-Stevens

David L. Lourwood

Section IV: Respiratory Disorders

177

(64)

Karen J. Tietze

Disorders Related to Cold and Allergy

179

(36)

Karen J. Tietze

Asthma

215

(26)

Dennis M. Williams

Timothy H. Self

Section V: Gastrointestinal Disorders

241

(156)

Rosemary R. Berardi

Acid--Peptic Disorders and Intestinal Gas

243

(30)

Robert P. Henderson

Constipation

273

(28)

Clarence E. Curry Jr.

Demetris M. Butler

Diarrhea

301

(18)

R. Leon Longe

Anorectal Disorders

319

(18)

Eddie L. Boyd

Rosemary R. Berardi

Pinworm Infection

337

(10)

Kathryn K. Bucci

Gary A. Goforth

Nausea and Vomiting

347

(14)

Jenifer C. Jennings

Gary M. Oderda

Poisoning

361

(12)

Gary M. Oderda

Ostomy Care and Supplies

373

(24)

Michael L. Kleinberg

Melvin F. Baron

Section VI: Disorders Related to Nutrition

397

(84)

Loyd V. Allen Jr.

Nutritional Deficiencies

399

(40)

Loyd V. Allen Jr.

Andrew Glasnapp

Infant Nutrition and Special Nutritional Needs

439

(26)

Claudia Kamper

Rosalie Sagraves

Judi Doerr

Overweight and Obesity

465

(16)

Paul L. Doering

Section VII: Ophthalmic, Otic, and Oral Disorders

481

(130)

Janet P. Engle

Ophthalmic Disorders

483

(26)

Mark W. Swanson

Prevention of Contact Lens--Related Disorders

509

(32)

Janet P. Engle

Otic Disorders

541

(18)

Linda Krypel

Prevention of Hygiene-Related Oral Disorders

559

(26)

Oral Pain and Discomfort

585

(26)

Section VIII: Dermatologic Disorders

611

(228)

Edward M. DeSimone II

Atopic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, and Dry Skin

613

(20)

Nina H. Han

Dennis P. West

Scaly Dermatoses

633

(14)

Nina H. Han

Dennis P. West

Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac Dermatitis

647

(18)

Kenneth R. Keefner

Diaper Dermatitis and Prickly Heat

665

(16)

Victor A. Padron

Insect Bites and Stings and Pediculosis

681

(20)

Farid Sadik

Acne

701

(14)

Joye Ann Billow

Prevention of Sun-Induced Skin Disorders

715

(22)

Edward M. DeSimone II

Minor Burns and Sunburn

737

(16)

John D. Bowman

Robert H. Moore III

Minor Wounds and Skin Infections

753

(28)

Edwina S. Chan

Raymond L. Benza

Minor Foot Disorders

781

(38)

Nicholas G. Popovich

Gail D. Newton

Skin Hyperpigmentation and Photoaging

819

(10)

Nina H. Han

Dennis P. West

Hair Loss

829

(10)

Nina H. Han

Dennis P. West

Section IX: Other Medical Disorders

839

(76)

Loyd V. Allen Jr.

Nicholas G. Popovich

Diabetes Mellitus

841

(34)

Condit F. Steil

John R. White Jr.

R. Keith Campbell

Insomnia

875

(12)

M. Lynn Crismon

Donna M. Jermain

Drowsiness

887

(12)

M. Lynn Crismon

Donna M. Jermain

Nicotine Addiction

899

(16)

Jack E. Fincham

Section X: Home Medical Equipment

915

(36)

Wendy Munroe Rosenthal

Edward M. DeSimone II

Home Testing and Monitoring Devices

917

(26)

Wendy Munroe Rosenthal

Geneva Clark Briggs

Adult Urinary Incontinence Supplies

943

(8)

Martin D. Higbee

Section XI: Alternative Therapies

951

(80)

Nicholas G. Popovich

Karen J. Tietze

Herbal Remedies

953

(30)

George Nemecz

Wendell L. Combest

Homeopathic Remedies

983

(48)

Kathryn L. Grant

Richard N. Herrier

Appendices

I FDA Pregnancy Risk Categories for Selected Nonprescription Medications

1007

(4)

II Suggested Treatment Approaches for Case Studies

1011

(20)

Index

1031

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