Nursing

RN Magazine's OTC drug columnist advises clinicians to include a variety of common OTC drugs in patient histories, to avoid dangerous interactions.

Symptoms of a histamine reaction are described, and the names, benefits, and side effects of the three generations of OTC antihistamines are described.

Patient guidance for using OTC histamine-2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors for GERD.

Keeping up with new drugs, new uses for older meds, and the latest developments in pharmacology can be a formidable prospect. Drug Watch 2006, our eight-part series, is designed to help. We begin with three innovations: immunopharmacology, pharmacogenetics, and nanotechnology.

Because they take more medications than younger patients, the elderly have a higher risk of adverse reactions. Here's how to help your older patients avoid trouble.

Whether you're looking for the latest clinical innovations or educating patients, knowing how to evaluate a research study is essential. Here's a step-by-step guide.

There are now three effective oral drugs for treating ED, paving the way for nurses to put patients with this condition on the road to good sexual health.