Drug management training

The routine drug management of epilepsy by community health nurses without prior training in epilepsy management has been evaluated by neurologists in Zimbabwe (182). Of 114 patients (aged 8-56 years, 84% with generalized seizures), 40% had been seizure-free for at least 6 months ... 

Psychotherapies for PTSD include anxiety management (e.g., stress-inoculation training, relaxation training, biofeedback, distraction techniques), CBT, group therapy, hypnosis, psychodynamic therapies, and psychoeducation. Psychotherapy may be used in patients with mild symptoms, those who prefer not to use medications, or in conjunction with drugs in those with severe symptoms to improve response. 

FDA has also formed a Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee during this time, provided specific training for the members and has subsequently placed selected members on Advisory Committee Panels to consider various risks or to review existing risk management programs. 

Only physicians experienced in immunosuppressive therapy and management of organ transplant patients should prescribe daclizumab. The physician responsible for daclizumab administration should have complete information requisite for the follow-up of the patient. Daclizumab should only be administered by health care personnel trained in the administration of the drug who have available adequate laboratory and supportive medical resources. 

Several inhaled drugs are used for the relief and management of asthma. The drug, formulated into a solution which can be reduced to fine particles, is inhaled from an inhaler device and most patients over the age of about 6 years can be trained to use the device so as to get an effective dose into the bronchial tree. How far does the drug go Studies have shown... 

Good manufacturing practice is that part of the quality management system (QMS) that is concerned with the production and quality control of medicinal products (drugs) for human and veterinary use. It includes documentation, personnel training, facility, equipment, and process controls for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. 

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