How Long to Read Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology

How Long Does it Take to Read Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 35 minutes to read Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology by Ronald W. Pies

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology, Second Edition, provides an indispensable guide to vital information in the rapidly expanding field of psychopharmacology. The updated edition of this popular handbook will continue to be a reference that is simply the essential starting point in psychopharmacology for residents and experienced clinicians alike. Busy residents and clinicians will find a quick, current, and accessible guide to basic facts about psychotropic drugs, including dosages, indications, and drug interactions. As in the first edition, its structure is clear and easy to read, including An all-new introductory chapter, designed to equip the reader with a basic understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics Four main chapters covering the four main groups of psychotropic medications: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers A consistent format for all four chapters that summarizes critical information about each group of medications, including drug class, indications, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, main side effects, drug-drug interaction, potentiating maneuvers, and use in special populations A wealth of tables and graphs for quick clinical consultation and unique self-instruction sets of questions and answers Fascinating and educational vignettes and puzzlers, extensive references for further reading, and -- new to this edition -- an invaluable appendix of fifty questions and answers, designed to test the reader's knowledge and comprehension of the text Densely informative and packed with practical material and special features, this truly essential guide is a handy clinical reference for experienced clinicians, an ideal teaching tool for educators, and a useful resource for residents, especially those preparing for the psychiatry board examinations.

How long is Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology?

Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology by Ronald W. Pies is 558 pages long, and a total of 143,964 words.

This makes it 188% the length of the average book. It also has 176% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 6 minutes to read Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology aloud.

What Reading Level is Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology?

Handbook of Essential Psychopharmacology is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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