Drugs and Dysphagia: How Medications Can Affect Eating and Swallowing

Carl, Lynette L.

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Pro-Ed
ISBN:	0-89079-982-2 (0890799822)
ISBN-13:	978-0-89079-982-6 (9780890799826)
New Edition:	1-4164-1257-3
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2006
Publish Date:	07/05
Weight:	1.00 Lbs.
Pages:	333
Subject Class:	HRP (Health Related Professions)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this title is due 07/24
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Gastroint Sys
Subject Definition:	Deglutition Disorders-Etiology-Handbooks
NLM Class:	WI 39
Abstract:	This pocket-sized reference is for clinicians who manage patients with dysphagia. Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physicians, clinical dieticians, nurses, and pharmacists will find this book to be a helpful, handy resource. Drugs and Dysphagia is carefully organized, allowing quick access to precise information. Tables are included throughout for this quick and easy-to-use reference. These tables are organized into medication groups based on their use. Specific medications from each group are listed by both generic and brand name. The tables include the recommended doses of these medications; and the commonly encountered side effects associated with them, which may contribute to dysphagia.

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