Medications

The Ultimate Teen Guide

AvCheryl Gerson Tuttle

Inbunden, Engelska, 2004

Del 11 i serien It Happened to Me

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Beskrivning

While not a substitute for professional medical advice, this book is a source of information about common medical conditions that teens often face. The medications that are commonly prescribed for that condition are listed along with a description of how the medication works in the body, the brand name and generic or chemical ingredients for the medication, and the common side effects and possible interactions with food and other drugs. Additionally, strategies for coping with the stigma associated with taking medications for chronic conditions are included. The goal of this book is to inform the teen about the medications, enabling the teen to be an active participant in his or her treatment with medications. For example, a suggested list of questions to ask the doctor or pharmacist is provided. Questions such as "What food, drinks, or other medications should I avoid while taking this medication?" "What do I do if I miss a dose?" "What are the possible side effects, and which side effects should I report and which should I ignore?" "How long before I see positive effects and know that the medication is working?" By thinking about his or her lifestyle, the teen will be alert to anything that could affect the medication and symptoms that signal side effects or possible other problems with the medication. Being well informed and playing an active role in the decision-making process can help teens to feel more in control of their medical conditions. Medication issues such as dealing with several different doctors or specialists, taking several different medications, why not to order medications from another country or from the web, taking medications when pregnant or nursing, donating blood while taking certain medications, driving, and traveling and taking medications are addressed. This useful reference concludes with an example medication diary, encouraging teens to monitor their medications and any side effects; a glossary; a drug list, arranged alphabetically and listing the generic, brand name, type,

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2004-12-08
Mått:184 x 260 x 22 mm
Vikt:726 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:It Happened to Me
Antal sidor:248
Förlag:Scarecrow Press
ISBN:9780810849051

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Cheryl Gerson Tuttle has more than thirty years of experience in education, counseling and advocacy. She is co-author of five other books including Thinking Games to Play with Your Child, Parenting a Child with a Learning Disability, Challenging Voices, Parenting a Child with a Behavior Problem, and Learning Disabilities: The Ultimate Teen Guide.

Recensioner i media

Individual chapters address acne, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), allergies, anxiety disorders, asthma, depression, diabetes, eating disorders, eczema, inflammatory bowel disease, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease, lupus, migraines, seizure disorders, sexually transmitted disease, and Tourette's syndrome. For each topic, information is provided on common medications, how the drugs work, possible common side effects, precautions, and 'the bottom line' - a commonsense summary about the condition and medications involved. A list of generic drugs, a medication diary template, and a detailed bibliography, which includes resources about medicine and illness in general and categories for each condition addressed, are included. The detailed index will enable readers to locate specific drug information....It will provide a gold mine of useful, current information written and organized specifically for those who need it most.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1 AcknowledgmentsPart 2 ForewordPart 3 IntroductionChapter 4 The Hows and Whys of Taking MedicationPart 5 THE A TO Z GUIDE TO ILLNESSES AND DISABILITIES AND THE MEDICATIONS USED FOR THEMChapter 6 2 AcneChapter 7 3 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Chapter 8 4 AllergiesChapter 9 5 Anxiety DisordersChapter 10 6 AsthmaChapter 11 7 DepressionChapter 12 8 DiabetesChapter 13 9 Eating DisordersChapter 14 10 EczemaChapter 15 11 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)Chapter 16 12 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)Chapter 17 13 Kidney DiseaseChapter 18 14 Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - SLE)Chapter 19 15 MigrainesChapter 20 16 Seizure DisordersChapter 21 17 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)Chapter 22 18 Tourette Syndrome (TS)Part 23 Glossary: Terms Related to Medications and Conditions Included in This BookPart 24 List of Medications by Generic NamePart 25 Medication DiaryPart 26 BibliographyPart 27 IndexPart 28 About the Author