Convenient, practical, and portable.

Revised and updated, the second edition of this practical resource remains the only advanced practice guide to provide an overview of the major DSM-5 disorders across the lifespan and complete clinical guidelines for their psychopharmacologic management. Compiled by expert practitioners in psychiatric care and pharmacy, it is designed specifically for use by nurse practitioners and other primary caregivers in clinical practice.

Organized for quick access to key information, this health psychology resource includes the clinical features of each disorder, its symptoms, and information about the most current and effective medications for its management. Tables outline first- and second-line drug therapies along with adjunctive treatment options for each disorder. Medications are organized by classification and include the essential information needed to safely prescribe and monitor a patient’s response. Brand and generic names, drug class, customary dosage, side effects, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, precautions, and guidance for managing special populations are also covered. Convenient, practical, and portable, this guide is an invaluable reference for everyday clinical practice.

**Key Features:**

* Delivers psychopharmacologic treatment guidelines for major DSM-5 disorders and parameters for medication use.
* Prioritizes medications according to their clinical efficacy and recommended treatment algorithms.
* Includes brand and generic names, dosages, side effects, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, precautions, and management of special populations.
* Provides easy-to-read tables for quick clinical consultation.
* Offers information on clinical algorithms, laboratory evaluation, and preventive services.
* Addresses medical and legal pitfalls.

**Publisher:** Springer Publishing