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Pharmacology in Nursing Australian and New Zealand edition Web Resources

General Useful Links Title: Home page of Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Link: www.tga.gov.au/ Description: TGA is Australia’s regulatory agency for medical drugs and devices. Title: Australian Medicines Handbook Link: http://www.amh.net.au Description: Australian Medicines Handbook (2010) online. Title: Medsafe Link: www.medsafe.govt.nz Description: This is an extremely good website for providing information on regulation of medicines, classification of medicines, data sheets, adverse reaction reporting, prescriber update articles and much more regarding medications in New Zealand.

Title: MIMS Link: http://www.mims.com.au/ Description: MIMS (2011) online. MIMS is an Australian comprehensive drug reference system. Title: MedlinePlus Link: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus Description: This website is supported by the National Library of Medicine. It contains information on medications and information concerning diseases. Title: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) Link: www.safetyandquality.gov.au Description: This website provides a number of programs, publications and resources to support healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations and healthcare policy makers, working with patients and carers, to deliver safe and quality health care across Australia. Title: myDr Link: http://www.mydr.com.au/ Description: Health News from MIMS.


Title: Pharmaceutical Management Agency (PHARMAC) Link: www.pharmac.govt.nz Description: PHARMAC is part of the medicines system in New Zealand and plays a role in improving New Zealanders’ access to medication. Title: National Prescribing Service Australia (NPS) Link: http://www.nps.org.au Description: NPS provides useful tools and information about medicines, conditions and medical tests to help Australians make better health choices.

Section 1: Introduction to Medications and Medication Administration

Title: Pharmaceutical-Technology.com Link: http://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/contractors/drug_delivery/lts-ohmann/ Description: LTS – Transdermal Therapeutic Patches and Advanced Oral Wafer (Thin Films) Medication. Title: ComLaw website Link: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2012L01200 Description: Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons 2012. Title: Classifications of Medicines: Database of Classifications Link: http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/class/classintro.asp Description: Information for Health Professionals, New Zealand. Title: HerbMed Link: www.herbmed.org Description: Interactive herb database. Title: British National Formulary Link: www.bnf.org Description: The BNF aims to provide prescribers, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with sound, up-to-date information about the use of medicines. Title: Corey Nahman Drug Database Link: www.coreynahman.com Description: Internet Drug News.


Title: Mayo Clinic home page Link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/ Description: Mayo Clinic is a non-profit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education. Title: PharmWeb Link: www.pharmweb.net Description: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Information on the Internet. Title: Advisory Committee on the Safety of Medicines (ACSOM) Link: http://www.tga.gov.au/about/committees-acsom.htm Description: The ACSOM was formed in January 2010 to advise and make recommendations to the TGA on the a) safety of medicines and b) risk assessment and risk management of medicines. Title: New Zealand Pharmacovigilance Centre Link: https://nzphvc-01.otago.ac.nz/carm-adr/carm.php Description: The Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring (CARM) in Dunedin is New Zealand’s national monitoring centre for adverse reactions. Title: Pharmacovigilance in New Zealand Link: http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/regulatory/pharmacovigilance.asp Description: Medsafe, part of the Ministry of Health, is responsible for pharmacovigilance activities in New Zealand. Title: Institute for Safe Medication Practices (US) Link: www.ismp.org Description: Preventing medication errors. Title: Quickstats Link: http://www.stats.govt.nz/Census/2006CensusHomePage/QuickStats/quickstats-about-a-subject/nzs-population-and-dwellings/sex-and-age.aspx Description: Quickstats about New Zealand’s Population and Dwellings. Title: ABS Link: http://www.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/[email protected]/mf/3201.0 Description: Population by Age and Sex, Australian States and Territories, June 2010. Title: GS1 Healthcare, Public Policy Fact Sheet, Reducing Medications Errors Link: http://www.gs1.org/docs/healthcare/GS1_Healthcare_Public_Policy_-_Reducing_Medication_Errors.pdf Description: A fact sheet about reducing medical errors.


Title: Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Link: http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications/national-terminology-abbreviations-and-symbols-to-be-used-in-the-prescribing-and-administering-of-medicines-in-australian-hospitals/ Description: Recommendations for Terminology, Abbreviations and Symbols used in the Prescribing and Administration of Medicines. Title: Royal Perth Hospital > medication administration do’s and don’ts Link: http://www.rph.health.wa.gov.au/library/documents/NE2.4%20Medications.pdf Description: RPH’s medication administration do’s and don’ts for undergraduate nursing students. Title: Gov. Of Western Australia Department of Health medication administration Link: http://www.rph.health.wa.gov.au/library/documents/NE2.4%20Medications.pdf Description: medication administration all routes – except intravenous (iv), intrathecal (it) and epidural. Title: The Nightingale Pledge Link:http://www.nurses.info/nursing_theory_person_nightingale_florence.htm Description: The Florence Nightingale Pledge.

Section 2: Agents That Interfere with Microbial Growth Title: Medsafe Link: http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/v/Vfendtabinj.pdf Description: Medsafe, Data Sheet, VFEND. Title: Antiviral Agents – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDCP] (USA) Link: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr6001a1.htm Description: Article from CDCP website regarding Antiviral agents for the treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza. Title: Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (USA) Link: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/antivirals/ Description: Antiviral agents for influenza: Background information for clinicians [fact sheet].


Section 3: Agents Used to Control Pain and Inflammation Title: Malignant hyperthermia resource kit Link: http://www.anaesthesia.mh.org.au/mh-resource-kit/w1/i1002692/ Description: A group of anaesthetists and scientists in New Zealand and Australia, with a special interest in malignant hyperthermia, have developed a comprehensive resource kit for crisis management of malignant hyperthermia. Title: WHO Pain Ladder Link: www.who.int/cancer/palliative/painladder/en/ Description: A three-step ladder for cancer pain relief. Title: New Zealand Pain Society Link: http://www.nzps.org.nz/ Description: The NZPS is an organisation representing a wide range of disciplines interested in the management and understanding of pain. Title: International Association for Study of Pain Link: https://www.iasp-pain.org/ Description: The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) is a professional forum for science, practice and education in the field of pain. Title: Australian Pain Society Link: http://www.apsoc.org.au/ Description: The Australian Pain Society is involved in clinical practice, education, research and public advocacy related to pain. Title: Arthritis New Zealand Link: http://www.arthritis.org.nz/ Description: Arthritis New Zealand is an awareness and advocacy group. They also offer arthritis education services. Title: Arthritis Australia Link: http://www.arthritisaustralia.com.au/ Description: Arthritis Australia provides support, information and education about arthritis and funds arthritis research.


Title: Arthritis Victoria Link: http://www.arthritisvic.org.au Description: Arthritis Victoria (Aust.) is the peak body representing Victorians living with arthritis and more than 100 musculoskeletal conditions. They offer services, courses and information and education programs. Title: Australian Medicines Handbook (2010) Link: http://www.amh.net.au Description: Australian Medicines Handbook (2010) online. Title: Virtual Medical Centre Link: http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com Description: Virtual Medical Centre an Australian medical information website. It delivers medical information written by medical professionals. Try searching for information about Arthritis and Gout on this site.

Section 4: Agents Affecting the Nervous System Title: Depression – signs & symptoms Link: www.depression.org.nz/content/depression/signs Description: New Zealand Website for Depression. Title: Canterbury District Health Board Link: www.cdhb.govt.nz/totara/whatispy.htm Description: What is Psychosis? Title: Schizophrenia.com Link: www.schizophrenia.com/earlypsychosis.htm Description: Worldwide Early Diagnosis & Treatment Centres for Psychosis & Schizophrenia. Title: The New Zealand Early intervention in Psychosis Society Incorporated Link: www.earlypsychosis.org.nz/ Description: The New Zealand Early intervention in Psychosis Society. Title: Supporting Families with Mental Illness (NZ) Link: http://www.sfauckland.org.nz/INFORMATION/Mental+Health+Information/Psychosis.html Description: Supporting Families with Mental Illness, Psychosis.


Title: Depression.com.au Link: www.depression.com.au/ Description: Professional Counselling. Title: Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre Link: www.eppic.org.au/Psychosis Description: Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre, Psychosis. Title: Bipolar Disorder Link: www.bipolar.com.au/ Description: Bipolar Disorder, Homepage. Title: Health Insite, Bipolar Disorder Link: www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Bipolar_Disorder Description: Health Insite, Bipolar Disorder. Title: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Link: www.mentalhealth.org.nz/page/167-bipolar-related-sites Description: Links to Bipolar related sites. Title: Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic Link: http://www.adhd.com.au/ Description: Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic (Australia). Title: The Better Health Channel (BHC) Link: http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder Description: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Title: National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia) Link: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/publications/ch54 Description: Draft Australian Guidelines on ADHD.

Title: Alzheimer’s Association Link: www.alz.org Description: What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Title: Alzheimers New Zealand Link: http://www.alzheimers.org.nz/ Description: Alzheimers New Zealand Incorporated is a not-for-profit organisation which provides support, information, education programmes and services appropriate to the local community.


Title: Fight Dementia, Statistics Link: http://www.fightdementia.org.au/understanding-dementia/statistics.aspx Description: Summary of Dementia Statistics in Australia. Title: Parkinson’s New Zealand Link: www.parkinsons.org.nz Description: Parkinson’s New Zealand (The Parkinsonism Society of New Zealand). Title: Parkinson’s Australia Link: www.parkinsons.org.au Description: Parkinson’s Australia. Title: Epilepsy Foundation. Link: www.epilepsyfoundation.org Description: The Epilepsy Foundation of America website offers comprehensive, medically approved consumer information about epilepsy and seizures. Title: Epilepsy Action Australia Link: http://www.epilepsy.org.au/about-epilepsy Description: Epilepsy Action Australia. Title: Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Link: http://www.rls.org Description: The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is a non-profit organisation providing the latest information about Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Title: MGNSW, The Australian Myasthenic Gravis Association Link: http://www.myasthenia.org.au/ Description: MGNSW, The Australian Myasthenic Gravis Association (2011). Title: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Link: www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/myasthenia_gravis/myasthenia_gravis.htm Description: NINDS Myasthenia gravis information page. Title: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Link: http://www.aihw.gov.au Description: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2011). Title: Alcohol and Other Drugs: A Handbook for Health Professionals Link: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/phd-aodgp Description: Commonwealth of Australia (2004) Alcohol and Other Drugs: A Handbook for Health Professionals.


Title: Commonwealth of Australia: the Department of Health and Ageing (2011) – Tobacco Link: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/tobacco Description: Tobacco: Policy and programs to improve the health of all Australians. Title: The Black Dog Institute Link: http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ Description: The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.

Section 5: Agents Used to Treat Haematological Disorders Title: World Health Organization Link: http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/micronutrients/anaemia_iron_deficiency/9789241596657/en/index.html Description: WHO (2008) Worldwide prevalence of anaemia 1993-2005.

Section 6: Agents Used to Treat Cardiovascular Disorders Title: Digitalis toxicity article Link: www.emedicine.com/med/topic568.htm Description: Patel, V, James, P., & Smith, T. (2004). Digitalis toxicity. Title: Digitalis Toxicity Link: http://www.shands.org/health/HIE%20multimedia/1/000165.htm Description: Shands Health Care. Digitalis toxicity. Title: Heart Foundation Link: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/HypertensionGuidelines2008to2010Update.pdf Description: Guide to management of hypertension (2008).


Title: Heart Foundation Link: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/information-for-professionals/Pages/information-professionals.aspx Description: Heart Foundation (Australia) – information for professionals.

Section 7: Agents Used to Treat Respiratory Disorders Title: Asthma Foundation, New Zealand Link: www.asthmafoundation.org.nz Description: Asthma Foundation, New Zealand Homepage. Title: Asthma Australia Link: http://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au Description: Asthma Australia homepage. Asthma Australia provides information, education, training, advocacy and promotes research. Title: The Australian Lung Foundation Link: http://www.copdx.org.au/ Description: Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for the management and prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Title: Lung Institute of Western Australia Link: http://www.liwa.uwa.edu.au/ Description: A leading research organisation dedicated to fighting diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis & emphysema (COPD), bronchiectasis, lung cancer and pneumonia.

Section 8: Agents Used to Treat Gastrointestinal Disorders Title: NHMRC Link: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/publications/n29-n30-n31-n32-n33-n34 Description: Dietary Guidelines for all Australians, NHMRC. Title: Health InfoNet > NHMRC Link: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/promotion-resources?lid=15154 Description: (2005) Food for Health: Dietary Guidelines for Australians.


Title: Nutrition Australia Link: http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resource/healthy-living-pyramid Description: The Healthy Living Pyramid. Title: Ministry of Health NZ – Food and Nutrition Guidelines Link: http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/preventative-health-wellness/nutrition/food-and-nutrition-guidelines Description: This website provides links to a series of six population-specific food and nutrition guidelines background papers. These documents are an important tool for health professionals in New Zealand who provide nutrition advice as part of their daily work. Each guideline background paper has an accompanying health education resource for the general public. Title: Crohn’s and Colitis Australia Link: http://www.acca.net.au/ Description: Helping people with inflammatory bowel disorders. Title: Centre for Digestive Diseases Link: http://www.cdd.com.au/index.html Description: A hospital that specialises in digestive disorders. This site has a lot of information about digestive disorders.

Section 9: Agents Used to Correct Endocrine Imbalance Title: ABC Health & Wellbeing Link: http://www.abc.net.au/health/library/stories/2005/06/16/1831822.htm Description: ABC Health & Wellbeing (2011), Thyroid disorders. Title: Management Guidelines of Type 2 Diabetes in New Zealand Link: http://nzgg.org.nz/library_resources/92_primary_care_handbook Description: 2012 Management Guidelines of Type 2 Diabetes along with other conditions such as cardiovascular disease in New Zealand. Title: Management of diabetes in Australia Link: http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/For-Health-Professionals/Diabetes-National-Guidelines/ Description: Management of diabetes in Australia. Title: Diabetes Australia Link: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au Description: Diabetes Australia.


Title: Australian Diabetes Society Link: www.diabetessociety.com.au Description: Australian Diabetes Society. Title: Diabetes New Zealand Link: www.diabetes.org.nz Description: Diabetes New Zealand. Title: New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes Link: www.nzssd.org.nz Description: New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes. Title: Maori Health, Statistics: Health Status Indicators Link: http://www.maorihealth.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexma/diabetes Description: Maori Health, Statistics: Health Status Indicators: diabetes. Title: Scoop News Health Link: www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1102/S00076/suspension-of-avandia-rosiglitazone-from-nz-market.htm Description: Suspension of Avandia (rosiglitazone) from NZ market, Feb 2011.

Section 10: Agents Affecting the Reproductive System Title: Women’s Health Australia Link: http://www.alswh.org.au/ Description: A longitudinal study that has been examining the health and wellbeing of Australian women since 1996, including reproductive health. Title: Women’s health & family services (WA) Link: http://www.whfs.org.au/ Description: The programs and services at WHFS are open to all West Australian women and their families, with consideration made for the unique needs of Aboriginal, migrant and refugee families.

Section 11: Agents Affecting Immunity Title: National Immunisation Program Schedule, Australia Link: http://immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/nips2 Description: National Immunisation Program Schedule, Australia.


Title: Immunisation Advisory Centre, New Zealand Link: http://www.immune.org.nz/?t=743 Description: Immunisation Advisory Centre, New Zealand. Title: The Australian Cancer Council Link: http://www.cancer.org.au/home.htm Description: The Australian Cancer Council.

Section 12: Agents Used to Treat Eye, Ear and Skin Disorders Title: Wolters Kluwer Health, Facts & Comparisons Link: http://www.factsandcomparisons.com/ Description: Facts and Comparisons. Title: The Australasian College of Dermatologists Link: http://www.dermcoll.asn.au/public/a-z_of_skin.asp Description: Explanations and treatments for many skin disorders. Title: Skin and Cancer Foundation Australia Link: http://www.scfa.edu.au/ Description: The Skin & Cancer Foundation Australia is a private, not-for-profit benevolent organisation dedicated to benefiting those who suffer from diseases of the skin. Title: All About Vision (US) Link: http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/ Description: An American site with information about various eye conditions.