TY - BOOK AU - Holland,Liz TI - The nurse's guide to mental health medicines SN - 9781529769029 PY - 2022/// CY - London PB - SAGE Publishing KW - Psychopharmacology KW - Psychotropic drugs KW - Psychiatric nursing KW - Drug therapy KW - Mental disorders N1 - 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 N2 - "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"-- ER -