Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology
Second Edition
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The updated edition of this essential guide offers vital information in the expanding field of psychopharmacology, serving as a key reference for both residents and experienced clinicians. It provides a quick, accessible overview of psychotropic drugs, including dosages, indications, and drug interactions. The handbook features a clear structure, beginning with a new introductory chapter on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. It includes four main chapters dedicated to the primary groups of psychotropic medications: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers. Each chapter follows a consistent format summarizing critical information such as drug class, mechanisms of action, side effects, drug interactions, and special populations. Additionally, it contains numerous tables and graphs for quick reference, self-instruction questions, and engaging vignettes. The new appendix of fifty questions and answers tests the reader's knowledge and comprehension. This densely informative guide is a practical clinical reference for seasoned clinicians, a valuable teaching tool for educators, and a helpful resource for residents, particularly those preparing for psychiatry board exams.
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Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology, Donald P. Rogers, Ronald W. Pies
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2005
- Reliure
- (souple)
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- Titre
- Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology
- Sous-titre
- Second Edition
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Donald P. Rogers, Ronald W. Pies
- Publié
- 2005
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 554
- ISBN10
- 1585621684
- ISBN13
- 9781585621682
- Séries
- Mots clés
- États-Unis, Médecine, Psychiatrie, Pharmacologie, Traitement de la douleur
- Description
- The updated edition of this essential guide offers vital information in the expanding field of psychopharmacology, serving as a key reference for both residents and experienced clinicians. It provides a quick, accessible overview of psychotropic drugs, including dosages, indications, and drug interactions. The handbook features a clear structure, beginning with a new introductory chapter on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. It includes four main chapters dedicated to the primary groups of psychotropic medications: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers. Each chapter follows a consistent format summarizing critical information such as drug class, mechanisms of action, side effects, drug interactions, and special populations. Additionally, it contains numerous tables and graphs for quick reference, self-instruction questions, and engaging vignettes. The new appendix of fifty questions and answers tests the reader's knowledge and comprehension. This densely informative guide is a practical clinical reference for seasoned clinicians, a valuable teaching tool for educators, and a helpful resource for residents, particularly those preparing for psychiatry board exams.