Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illness, 6th Edition

Description

A practical and evidence-based guide for student, pre-registration and qualified pharmacists

Symptoms in the Pharmacy is an indispensable guide to the management of common symptoms seen in the pharmacy. With advice from an author team that includes both pharmacists and GPs, the book covers ailments which will be encountered in the pharmacy on a daily basis.

Now in its sixth edition Symptoms in the Pharmacy has been fully revised to reflect the latest evidence and availability of new medicines. There are new sections and case studies for 'POM' to 'P' switches including chloramphenicol, sumatriptan, diclofenac, naproxen and amorolfine. This edition features colour photographs of skin conditions for the first time enabling the differentiation and diagnosis of common complaints. The public health and illness prevention content have been expanded to support this increasingly important aspect of the pharmacist’s work.

The book is designed for quick and easy reference with separate chapters for each ailment. Each chapter incorporates a decision making framework in which the information necessary for treatment and suggestions on ‘when to refer’ is distilled into helpful summary boxes. At the end of each chapter there are example case studies providing the view of pharmacists, doctors and patients for most conditions covered. These easy-to-follow- chapters can be read cover to cover or turned to for quick reference. This useful guide should be kept close at hand for frequent consultation.

Contents

• Preface.
• Introduction: How to use this book.
• Respiratory Problems.
• Colds and flu.
• Cough.
• Sore throat.
• Allergic rhinitis.
• Respiratory symptoms for direct referral.
• Gastrointestinal Tract Problems.
• Mouth ulcers.
• Heartburn.
• Indigestion.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Motion sickness and its prevention.
• Constipation.
• Diarrhoea.
• Irritable bowel syndrome.
• Haemorrhoids.
• Skin Conditions.
• Eczema/dermatitis.
• Acne.
• Athlete's foot.
• Cold sores.
• Warts and verrucae.
• Scabies.
• Dandruff.
• Hair loss.
• Psoriasis.
• Painful Conditions.
• Headache.
• Musculoskeletal problems.
• Women's Health.
• Cystitis.
• Dysmenorrhoea.
• Vaginal thrush.
• Emergency hormonal contraception.
• Common symptoms in pregnancy.
• Eye and Ear Problems.
• Eye problems: the painful red eye.
• Common ear problems.
• Childhood Conditions.
• Common childhood rashes.
• Colic.
• Teething.
• Napkin rash.
• Head lice.
• Threadworms (pinworms).
• Oral thrush.
• Insomnia.
• Insomnia.
• Prevention of Heart Disease.
• Prevention of heart disease.
• Appendix: Summary of Symptoms for Direct Referral.
• Index

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