TY  - BOOK
AU  - Salzman, Carl. 
TI  - Clinical geriatric psychopharmacology
SN  - 0683074954
U1  - 618.97689 20
PY  - 1992///
CY  - Baltimore
PB  - Williams & Wilkins
KW  - Geriatric Psychopharmacology
KW  - Mental Disorders
KW  - in old age
KW  - Psychopharmacology
KW  - Psychotropic Drugs
KW  - therapeutic use
N1  - Contents;

Part one: The elderly, their illnesses, and their pharmacologic treatments 
1. Introduction: Older Americans and their illness 
2. Drug prescribing patterns, risks, and compliance guidelines 

Part two: The aging process and response to psychotropic drugs 
3. Neurotransmission in the aging central nervous system 
4. Psychotropic drugs and the aging process: Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

Part three: Psychotropic drug treatment of the elderly 
5. Treatment of disordered behavior 
6. Treatment of depression: Diagnostic considerations 
7. Treatment of depression 
8. Treatment of Mania 
9. Treatment of anxiety 
10. The impact of age on sleep and sleep disorders 
11. Treatment of insomnia in the elderly 
12. Memory dysfunction and dementia: Diagnostic considerations 
13. Neurobiology and treatment of dementia; Includes bibliographical references and index
ER  -