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Peer reviewedEinfeld, Stewart L. – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1990
This article presents 14 basic guidelines for consideration in use of psychotropic medications with individuals with developmental disabilities. Suggestions are intended primarily for prescribers of these drugs but also intended to illustrate to other practitioners the process surrounding decisions regarding drug treatment. (PB)
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Drug Therapy, Medicine, Pharmacy
Theesen, Karen A. – 1995
A compilation of literature and clinical wisdom, this handbook provides the reader with current information on the safety and efficacy of the psychotropic agents in the pediatric population. It lists information on the pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, dosing, and suggested monitoring guidelines for children and adolescents. The guide may also be…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
Agins, Alan P. – 1998
This book provides a guide to approximately 175 drugs used with children. An introduction precedes the three major sections of the guide. Section 1 provides an overview of pharmacology and therapeutics in chapters on the basics of pharmacology, the language of pharmacology and therapeutics, compliance, side effects, and medications in school.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Drug Therapy, Drug Use, Elementary Secondary Education
Gadow, Kenneth D. – 1986
Intended for caregivers, the book provides basic information about the use of medication for children with hyperactivity, learning disabilities, and mental retardation. The main emphasis is on psychotropic drug use for hyperactivity and aggressiveness. Chapter 1 explains fundamental terms and concepts relating to drug therapy. Major stresses…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Drug Therapy, Drug Use
Grussing, Paul G., Ed. – 1980
Responsibilities or practice requirements of pharmacy interns at three levels of expertise are outlined, and guidelines for using the designations in supervision and instruction are presented. Recent trends in pharmacy internship and the methodology that was used to identify performance dimensions, responsibilities, and tasks are examined, along…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Clinical Experience, Drug Education, Drug Therapy
Agins, Alan P. – 1999
This book provides a guide to more than 180 drugs used for children. An introduction precedes the four major sections of the guide. Section 1 provides an overview of pharmacology and therapeutics in chapters on the basics of pharmacology, the language of pharmacology and therapeutics, compliance, side effects, medications in school, and drug…
Descriptors: Allergy, Asthma, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders
