Practical Pharmacology in Rehabilitation discusses the effects of medications in the rehabilitation process and assists rehabilitation professionals in designing patient-specific therapy plans based on coexisting disease states and medications used.
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Textbook for graduate-level courses in pharmacology and rehabilitation; reference for rehabilitation professionals including physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and speech-language pathologists.
Lynette L. Carl, BS, PharmD, BCPS, CP, is an assistant professor of clinical practice at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and a clinical instructor in pharmacology at South University in Tampa, Florida. Previously, she worked as a clinical coordinator and assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Largo Medical Center in Largo, Florida.
Carl has three decades of experience as a pharmacist and consultant pharmacist, including 13 years as a pharmacy director and 15 years as an assistant director or clinical coordinator. In 1997, Carl became a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, the highest accomplishment for a clinical pharmacist. She has been practicing as a clinical pharmacist working with other health care practitioners since 1986.
Carl has significant experience in developing clinical pharmacy programs to improve clinical pharmacy practice and patient care. She is a frequent presenter on medication use to professionals and students of many disciplines in health care. Carl is also coauthoring two texts on drugs and dysphagia.
Carl is a member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Southwest Society of Health-System Pharmacists, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and the Florida Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
In her spare time, Carl enjoys traveling, snorkeling, fishing, and playing with her dogs. She and her husband, Randel Sturgeon, reside in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
Joseph A. Gallo, DSc, ATC, PT, earned his doctorate degree in sport physical therapy, his master's degree in physical therapy, and his bachelor of science degree in physical education and athletic training. He serves as director and associate professor of the athletic training program in the sport and movement science department at Salem State University in Salem, Massachusetts. Dr. Gallo has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Notre Dame College physical therapy program and Franklin Pierce University doctor of physical therapy program. He has was an instructor and director of rehabilitation for the Keene State College athletic training program in Keene, New Hampshire, and professor and director of the Hesser College physical therapist assistant program. Gallo also worked as a high school and college athletic trainer and delivered rehabilitation services in outpatient clinics, subacute settings, and in-home settings. Gallo has published his research in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy and the Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine. He is a nationally recognized speaker who has presented over 300 courses to rehabilitation professionals throughout the United States. Gallo is currently a certified instructor for the VitalStim certification course teaching NMES for the treatment of dysphagia. He is also a United States Professional Tennis Association teaching professional, the founder and director of Summer's Edge Tennis School, and the men's tennis coach for Salem State University. Joe enjoys running, playing tennis, hiking, and camping with his wife, Gina. They live in Salem, Massachusetts.
Peter R. Johnson, PhD, CCC-SLP, earned his MS and PhD in speech-language pathology from the University of Pittsburgh and an executive graduate degree in health care financial management from Ohio Statee University. He has worked in acute-care hospitals, home care, outpatient clinics, and long-term care and has written numerous articles on rehabilitation. Johnson served as a column editor for the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Special Interest Division (ASHA SID) 13 Dysphagia newsletter and for the ASHA SID 11 newsletter. He was on the executive board of the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. He was a three-time recipient of the President's Award and the Outstanding Service Award.
Johnson has coauthored two books, Business Matters: A Guide for the SLP and Drugs and Dysphagia: How Medications Affect Eating and Swallowing. He is currently working on another book on cognition and dementia.
Johnson has lectured at various hospitals and universities on the subject of cognition, dysphagia, and polypharmacy. He is currently the speech mentor for Select Medical Rehabilitation Services, where he develops continuing education programs as well as one-to-one mentoring. He is also the vice chair of the Florida Department of Health licensing board for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Johnson is an adjunct faculty and dissertation chair for Nova Southeastern University.
Johnson enjoys sailing, reading, and teaching. He and his wife, Joanne, live in Port Richey, Florida.
Part I: Foundations
Chapter 1. Introduction to Medication Monitoring by the Rehabilitation Therapist
Principles of Pharmacotherapy
Generic Medications
Side Effects of Medications
Special Populations and Medication Risk
Patient Education and Medication Use
Safe and Effective Use of Medications
Summary
Chapter 2. Medication's Effects on the Nervous System, Muscle Function, and Cognition
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Medication-Induced Movement Disorders
Summary
Chapter 3. Nutrition in the Rehabilitation Patient
Physiology of Nutrition
Incidence, Etiology, and Pathophysiology of Malnutrition
Nutritional Screening, Assessment, and Monitoring
Rehabilitation Considerations
Summary
Part II: Medications Used to Treat Psychiatric and Cognitive Disorders
Chapter 4. Medications Used to Treat Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Drug Interactions With Antidepressants
Bipolar Disorder
Summary
Chapter 5. Medications Used to Treat Psychosis and Schizophrenia
Psychosis
Agitation
Side Effects Associated With Antipsychotic Agents
Drug Interactions
Role of the Rehabilitation Therapist in Promoting Medication Adherence
Rehabilitation Considerations
Summary
Chapter 6. Medications Used to Treat Delirium, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease
Reversible Cognitive Impairment Caused by Medications
Reversible Cognitive Impairment Caused by Medication-Associated Delirium
Irreversible Cognitive Impairment
Summary
Chapter 7. Medications Used to Treat Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, and Insomnia
Anxiety Disorders
Insomnia
Summary
Part III: Medications Used to Treat Neurologic and Movement Disorders
Chapter 8. Medications Used to Treat Seizure Disorders
Classification of Seizures
Seizures, Convulsions, and Epilepsy
Summary
Chapter 9. Medications Used to Treat Spasticity and Muscle Spasm
Spasticity
Muscle Spasm
Summary
Chapter 10. Medications Used to Treat Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Summary
Chapter 11. Medications Used to Treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Myasthenia Gravis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
Myasthenia Gravis
Summary
Chapter 12. Medications Used to Treat Other Movement Disorders
Essential Tremor
Subcortical Dementia
Huntington's Disease
Wilson's Disease
Restless-Leg Syndrome
Medication-Induced Movement Disorders
Summary
Part IV: Medications Used to Treat Pain and Substance-Use Disorders
Chapter 13. Medications Used to Treat Pain
Classification of Pain
Summary
Chapter 14. Medications Used to Treat Chronic Pain Syndromes
Migraine Headache
Fibromyalgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Cancer Pain
Amputation Pain
Central Pain Syndromes
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Summary
Chapter 15. Medications Used to Treat Substance-Use Disorders
Definition of Substance-Use Disorder
Alcohol-Abuse Disorders
Drug-Abuse Disorders
Summary
Part V: Medications Used to Treat Disorders of the Immune System
Chapter 16. Medications Used to Treat Infections
Classification of Bacteria
Urinary Tract Infections
Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections
Surgical Wound Infections
Vascular Ulcers and Pressure Ulcers
Diabetic Foot Infections
Pneumonia
Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
Control of Infection in the Rehabilitation Center
Summary
Chapter 17. Medications Used to Treat Osteoarthritis, Gout, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Related Rheumatic Diseases
Summary
Chapter 18. Medications Used to Treat Cancer
Definition of Cancer
Summary
Part VI: Medications Used to Treat Chronic Disease
Chapter 19. Medications Used to Treat Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, and Cardiac Arrhythmias
Cardiovascular Disease
Hypertension
Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Summary
Chapter 20. Medications Used to Treat Peripheral Artery Disease, Stroke, and Coronary Heart Disease
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Artery Disease
Stroke
Coronary Artery Disease
Summary
Chapter 21. Medications Used to Treat Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic Neuropathy
Summary
Chapter 22. Medications Used to Treat Respiratory Disease
Respiratory System
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis
Asthma
Rehabilitation Considerations for Respiratory Disease
Medication Therapy for Respiratory Disease
Summary
Chapter 23. Medications Used to Treat Thyroid Disease, Parathyroid Disease, and Osteoporosis
Thyroid Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Osteoporosis
Paget's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
Summary
Chapter 24. Medications Used to Treat Gastrointestinal Disorders
Nausea and Vomiting
Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dyspepsia and Disorders Associated With Delayed Gastric Emptying
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Rehabilitation Considerations in Medication Review and Patient Education
Summary