05320nam 2200649Ia 450 991084094040332120230721021219.01-282-13665-897866121366580-470-01797-X0-470-02429-1(CKB)1000000000748261(EBL)437426(SSID)ssj0000226569(PQKBManifestationID)11173112(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000226569(PQKBWorkID)10257445(PQKB)10279936(MiAaPQ)EBC437426(OCoLC)352837153(EXLCZ)99100000000074826120081204d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||rdacontentrdamediardacarrierPrescribing for elderly patients[electronic resource] /edited by Stephen H.D. Jackson, Paul A.F. Jansen, and Arduino A. MangoniChichester, West Sussex ;Hoboken, NJ J. Wiley20091 online resource (553 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-470-02428-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.Prescribing for Elderly Patients; Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgement; 1 Clinical Pharmacology of Ageing; Epidemiology; Age-related changes in pharmacokinetics; Age-related changes in pharmacodynamics; Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions; Adherence; Polypharmacy versus appropriate prescribing; Over-the-counter medicines; Prescribing audit; Medication review; Undertreatment; References; 2 Dementia, Delirium, Agitation and Behavioural Problems; Dementia; Delirium; Agitation and behavioural problems; References; 3 Depression in Elderly PatientsIntroductionAetiology; Signs and symptoms; Diagnosis; Therapy; References; 4 Psychotic Illness in Elderly Patients; Introduction; Aetiology; Symptoms and signs; Diagnosis; Therapy; Key points; References; 5 Sleep Disorders in the Elderly: the Pros and Cons of Prescribing; Insomnia; Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep; Nocturnal leg cramps; REM behaviour disorder; References; 6 Stroke; Introduction; Aetiology; Modifiable risk factors for stroke; Therapy; Key points; References; 7 Orthostatic Hypotension, Postprandial Hypotension and Syncope in Older PatientsOrthostatic hypotension in older patientsKey points; Postprandial hypotension in older patients; Key points; Syncope in older patients; Key points; Guidelines; References; 8 Parkinson's Disease; Introduction; Symptoms and signs of PD; Aetiology and pathology; Diagnosis; Therapy; Key points; Links; References; 9 Epilepsy; Introduction; Aetiology; Symptoms and signs; Diagnosis; Therapy; Newer anti-epileptic drugs; Safety of anti-epileptic drugs; Therapy scheme of the advised drugs; Clinically-important drug interactions within anti-epileptic drugsClinically-important drug interactions with other drugsImportant adverse effects; Drug withdrawal; Key points; References; 10 Hypertension; Introduction; Aetiology; Symptoms and signs; Diagnosis; Investigation; Therapy; Clinical pharmacology of antihypertensive therapy; Key points; Links; References; 11 Lipid-Lowering in the Elderly Patient; Introduction; Aetiology; Symptoms and signs; Diagnosis; Therapy; Statins; Fibrates; Nicotinic acid; Ezetimibe; Bile acid sequestrants; Omega-3 fatty acids; Guidelines; Key points; Links; References; 12 Acute Coronary Syndrome; Introduction; AetiologySymptoms and signsDiagnosis; Therapy; Therapy scheme of the advised drugs; Key points; Guidelines; Acknowledgements; References; 13 Heart Failure; Introduction; Epidemiology; Aetiology; Clinical presentation; Diagnosis; Therapy; Key points; Guidelines; Acknowledgements; References; 14 Atrial Fibrillation and Other Rhythm Disturbances in the Elderly; Introduction; Atrial arrhythmias; The epidemiology and cost of AF; The mechanism of atrial tachyarrhythmias; Symptoms and signs; Diagnosis; Classification of AF; Causes of AF; Principles of management of AF; Treatment of acute onset AFSuppression of paroxysms of AFA guide for doctors to quickly choose the right drugs in the right dose for the most important clinical problems in the elderlyPrescribing medications for elderly patients is complex - this book gives clear advice on treatment regimes, drug interactions, adverse effects, and recommended dose changesProvides practical help with the problems that can arise in reaching an accurate diagnosis in the elderly, recommends clear treatment options, lists key drug interactions and side effects, and advises when to amend dosesGeriatric pharmacologyDrugsPrescribingGeriatric pharmacology.DrugsPrescribing.615.10846615.580846615/.10846Jackson S. H. D(Stephen H. D.)1731273Jansen Paul416034Mangoni Arduino1345680MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910840940403321Prescribing for elderly patients4143687UNINA