Respiratory Disorders
Respiratory Disorders INTRODUCTION The respiratory system distributes air to the alveoli, where gas exchange—the addition of oxygen (O2) and the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from pulmonary capillary blood—takes place….
Treatment with Antidepressants
Treatment with Antidepressants The modern history of antidepressants began with the introduction of the tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in the 1950s. Although these agents are now…
Treatment with Antidepressants
Treatment with Antidepressants The modern history of antidepressants began with the introduction of the tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in the 1950s. Although these agents are now…
Treatment with Antidepressants
Treatment with Antidepressants The modern history of antidepressants began with the introduction of the tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in the 1950s. Although these agents are now…
Treatment with Antipsychotics
Treatment with Antipsychotics As in other areas of clinical science, serendipity as well as careful investigation contributed to our knowledge about antipsychotics, including their Discovery Potential mechanisms of action Range…
Psychopharmacotherapy in Special Populations
Psychopharmacotherapy in Special Populations This chapter clarifies the clinical assessment and drug treatment issues raised by patients whose symptoms occur in the context of specialized circumstances. It specifically covers psychopharmacotherapy…
Psychopharmacotherapy in Later Life
Psychopharmacotherapy in Later Life This chapter considers the special diagnostic and treatment issues raised in the older patient, including Physiological changes with aging Psychiatric disorders in later life Dementia The…
Psychopharmacotherapy in Early Life
Psychopharmacotherapy in Early Life The problems associated with drug therapy during the childbearing and perinatal periods, as well as the rapidly developing field of child and adolescent psychopharmacotherapy, require increased…
Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety-Related Disorders
Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety-Related Disorders Panic Disorder CLINICAL PRESENTATION In 1964, Klein (1) described panic disorder (PD) as Sudden, spontaneous, unexpected feelings of terror and anxiety The autonomic equivalence…
Treatment with Antianxiety and Sedative-Hypnotic Agents
Treatment with Antianxiety and Sedative-Hypnotic Agents From time immemorial, human beings have sought ways to achieve relief from subjectively distressing and disabling anxiety, as well as to counteract debilitating insomnia….
