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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1582122903
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1582122908
• Author: Cortney Mospan

The Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Quick Reference provides a succinct summary of the most common self-care conditions for which community pharmacists provide treatment recommendations. It presents the most essential information that is needed in the OTC aisle to assess if patients are candidates for self-care. Appropriate treatment recommendations are also indicated based on the patient’s presentation, current medications, and chronic conditions. The chapters are presented in the QuEST SCHOLAR-MAC format, providing a standardized process to help student pharmacists and practitioners quickly assess and treat their patients in the community pharmacy.

Table contents:

Acknowledgments ix

The “QuEST” Approach to Self-Core Encounters xi

Acne 1

Allergic Rhinitis 15

Burns and Sunburn 31

Canker Sore (Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis) 45

Colds 55

Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Labialis) 71

Constipation 79

Cough 95

Dermatitis (Atopic, Diaper [Diaper Rash], and Contact) 109

Diarrhea 147

Eye Disorders 163

Fever 183

Fungal Skin Infections 199

Headache 213

Heartburn 233

Insomnia 249

Minor Foot Disorders 261

Musculoskeletal injuries and Disorders 281

Pediculosis (Lice Infestation) 303

Scaly Dermatoses (Dandruff, Seborrhea, Psoriasis) 313

Tobacco Cessation 325

Vaginal and Vulvovaginal Disorders 341

Warts 355

Appendix 1 Administration Guidelines for Nasal and Ophthalmic Dosage Formulations 367

Appendix 2 Guidelines for Measuring Body Temperature with Electronic and Infrared Thermometers 371

Appendix 3 FDA Pregnancy Risk Categories 377

Appendix 4 Recommended Intakes for Vitamins and Minerals 379

Appendix 5 Common Uses for Popular Natural Products 385

Appendix 6 Common Probiotics 395