Clinical psychopharmacology made ridiculously simple / John Preston, Psy. D., ABPP (Alliant International University, Sacramento, California), James Johnson, M.D. (Kaiser Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, South Sacramento, California).
Includes bibliographical references (page 84) and index.
Contents:
General principles -- Depression -- Bipolar illness -- Anxiety disorders -- Psychotic disorders -- Miscellaneous disorders -- Over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements -- Enhancing medication adherence -- Non-response and "breakthrough symptoms" algorithms -- Case examples -- Appendix A: History and personal data questionnaire -- Appendix B: Special cautions when taking MAO inhibitors -- Appendix C: Caffeine consumption questionnaire -- Appendix D: On-line practice guidelines and updates.
Summary:
A brief, practical review of the indications for and use of pharmacological agents in the treatment of psychological disorders. Case examples. Chapter on over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements. Updated for DSM-5 classification of psychological disorders.
Series:
Rapid learning and retention through the medmaster series
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