Quick Reference for Psychopharmacology

This new quick reference provides up-to-date information on the psycho pharmacological agents used to treat and manage many psychiatric disorders. Using DSM-IV as its foundation and organizational basis, this book incorporates information on the mechanics of brain function, provides information on various disorders and the psycho pharmacological agents used to treat these disorders, and includes chapters on special populations. This unique reference links NANDA nursing diagnoses to the DSM-IV diagnoses affording the nurse a more complete picture of the psychiatric disorders. Also includes over 100 psycho pharmacological drug monographs and a full-color insert depicting photos of the most commonly prescribed psycho-pharmacological drugs. (Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Anti psychotic, antidepressant, mood stabilizers, anxiolytic, cognitive disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse and dependance, sleep disorders, depression, anti seizure, anticholinergic, extra pyramidal side effects, herbal preparations)

Elizabeth Anne Rankin, PhD, RNC, CHES, NBCCH-D, is a Professor in the Department of Nursing for Henson School of Science and Technology and Salisbury State University. She is a member of American Nurses Association and American Psychiatric Nurses Association.