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Disk No: 2790
Disk Title: Psychotropic Drugs & the Nursing Process
PC-SIG Version: S1.0
Program Title: Psychotropic Drugs and The Nursing Process
Author Version: 1.0
Author Registration: $30.00
Special Requirements: Graphics card recommended.
Student nurses and registered nurses can learn or review the basics of
psychotropic drugs. Easy to use tutorials and quizzes cover
antipsychotic agents, sedative-hypnotic agents, antidepressants, mood
stabilizers, and anti-parkinsonian agents. For each of these drug groups
the study aids include the history, chemical type, effects, benefits and
limitations, reactions, and much more. Site licenses are available for
nursing schools.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
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║ To print the documentation, type: COPY README.DOC PRN (press Enter) ║
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║ To run the program, from the floppy, type: CPI CONTROL (press Enter) ║
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║ To install the program to the hard drive, type: INSTALL (press Enter) ║
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║ To run the program from the hard drive, type: NSS2 (press Enter) ║
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║ (c) Copyright 1991, PC-SIG Inc. ║
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README.DOC
PSYCHTROPIC DRUGS AND THE NURSING PROCESS
-----------------------------------------
By John Horsfall & George Campbell
(C) Copyright NURSING SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, 1990.
all rights reserved.
Welcome to NURSING SOFTWARE SYSTEM'S training programme.
This programme is designed as a learning aid for Student Nurses
and as a revision tool for Registered Nurses.
PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS AND THE NURSING PROCESS is the result of
many hours design and development, on the part of the authors.
It is the second package in the training programme and it is
intended that further pakages be released as they are written.
The authors wish to make these packages available to as many
Student and Registered Nurses as possible, so have decided to
release it under the SHAREWARE concept.
To enable the SHAREWARE concept to survive you are encouraged
to support the authors by sending a monetary contribution (we
are asking $30.00) to the authors.
The contribution, apart from assisting the authors to maintain
an adequate diet and fluid intake, will be used by the authors
as a resource to develop further software packages to assist
Student Nurses and Registered Nurses alike.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
-----------------
Page 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
3 INSTALLATION
4 RUNNING THE PACKAGE
5 USING THE PACKAGE
6 ABOUT THE AUTHORS
6 CONTACTING THE AUTHORS
6 ASSISTING THE AUTHORS
7 REGISTERING AS A USER
8 INVOICE
9 REFERENCES
Page 1 of 9
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
-------------------
To run the programme requires an IBM XT or AT or a 100% IBM
compatible computer with at least one floppy disk drive and at
least 265K of memory.
Either a CGA or EGA card is desirable but not essential. If you
do not have a CGA or EGA card the program will run but the
material will appear on the screen at half the normal size for
for this package (that is, in normal print) and will appear to
the left of the screen. You will still be able to run the
the package, but will not get the full benefits of the colour
capabilities of the programme. A colour monitor is desirable but
not essential.
Page 2 of 9
GENERAL INFORMATION
-------------------
The program is designed to serve as both a study aid for Student
Nurses and as a revision tool for Registered Nurses.
The package consists of five modules, each of which is a
tutorial that informs the user on a group of psychotropic drug.
Areas that are covered for each group include the history
of the drug group, chemical types, pharmacological effects,
indications, contraindications, daily dose ranges, benefits and
limitations, adverse reactions, overdose effects, drug inter-
actions, and finally the nursing management.
The five modules cover:
Antipsychotic Agents;
Sedative-Hypnotic Agents;
Antidepressants;
Mood Stabilizers; and,
Antiparkinsonian Agents.
Following the tutorial in each module is a short ten question
quiz related to the drug group just studied. The quizzes are
designed to enable the learner to test their knowledge of the
drug group the module covered.
Page 3 of 9
INSTALLATION ON A HARD DISK
---------------------------
Providing all the files are present you can install this package
on a hard disk using the installation batch file provided.
1. Power on the computer.
2. Insert the distibution Floppy Diskette in drive A:
3. Switch to drive A: so the prompt shows A:>
4. Type INSTALL and press <ENTER>
This will create the directory \NSS2 on drive C: and install
the package in the directory C:\NSS2.
A batch file NSS2 will be created in the root directory of
C: to run the package.
4. If a menu system is resident, NSS2 should now be added to
to the menus.
INSTALLATION ON A FLOPPY DISKETTE
---------------------------------
No installation is required to run the package from a floppy
diskette.
The package will run from the distribution diskette. This is not
copy protected and should be copied to create a working diskette
to protect the distribution diskette.
Page 4 of 9
RUNNING THE PACKAGE FROM A HARD DISK
------------------------------------
To run the programme each time, simply turn your computer on and
type NSS2 at the C>\ prompt (or run it from your menu system if
you have one).
RUNNING THE PACKAGE FROM A FLOPPY DISKETTE
------------------------------------------
To run the programme from the floppy diskette simply boot the
computer with your DOS diskette, then insert the programme
diskette into Drive A and enter CPI CONTROL. The programme
should then load.
Page 5 of 9
USING THE PACKAGE
-----------------
When the package starts it will display a menu of available
modules.
Simply select the desired module, by typing its number, from 1
to 5.
Selection of option 6 will exit you from the package and return
you to the Disk Operating System (DOS).
Once inside a module the tutorial will commence. You can move
around the tutorial by keying + to move forward a frame, and -
to move back a frame. Pressing the ESC key exits you from a
tutorial and returns you to the menu.
At the end of the end of the tutorial in each module you will be
given the option of obtaining a printout of the Nursing Manage-
ment for that drug group. To obtain a printout, type Y (yes)
when you are asked. Pressing N (no) at this point will take you
to the next section of the module, the quiz.
In each module the tutorial is followed by a short quiz. If you
don't wish to attempt the quiz, press the ESC key to return to
the menu. If you do attempt the quiz you will be asked for your
name. This is purely for interactional purposes and it is not
recorded.
The quiz questions then appear. Answer each question by typing
A, B, C, or D to match the desired response.
A score detailing the number of questions you answered correctly
on the first try is displayed at the end of each quiz. This is
for your information only and it is not recorded.
You can exit from the quiz and return to the menu at any time by
pressing the ESC key.
Page 6 of 9
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
-----------------
John Horsfall has been in the nursing profession for some 22
years and is a Registered Mental Health and General Nurse. John
is also a Bachelor of Applied Science (Nursing Administration)
and has a Graduate Diploma in Education from Curtin University
in Western Australia. He Currently works as a Nurse Educator
in a prominent School of Nursing lecturing in the mental health
area.
George Campbell is a Computer Programmer, of some 20 years
experience, and is currently employed in the public sector here
in Western Australia.
CONTACTING THE AUTHORS
----------------------
Any comments regarding the accuracy or relevancy of any of the
material in PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS AND THE NURSING PROCESS and any
suggestions for future nursing oriented Computer Assisted
Instruction packages will be welcome and appreciated.
Correspondence to the authors should be addressed to:
NURSING SOFTWARE SYSTEMS
44 SECOND AVENUE
CLAREMONT
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6010
PHONE (09) 384 8910 AFTER OFFICE HOURS.
ASSISTING THE AUTHORS
---------------------
The authors would appreciate your assistance in spreading the
word about NURSING SOFTWARE SYSTEM'S products.
You can assist by passing information about NURSING SOFTWARE
SYSTEM'S products to your fellow students, educators, and
colleagues. Another way would be to write a review of this
product for a nursing journal or school of nursing magazine.
Page 7 of 9
REGISTERING AS A USER
---------------------
When you send your contribution you become a REGISTERED USER,
with the following benefits:
1. your superego (conscience) won't nag you each time you
use the programme;
2. your name will go on our mailing list and you will be
advised of any updates of this programme, plus you will
be sent information about other educational software
developed by the authors (there are several currently
being developed); and,
3. should your current copy of this programme be damaged or
accidentally erased, you may obtain a replacement copy
free of charge from NURSING SOFTWARE SYSTEMS by sending
a blank disk to
NURSING SOFTWARE SYSTEMS
44 SECOND AVENUE
CLAREMONT
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6010
Under the SHAREWARE arrangement you are entitled as a student or
Registered Nurse to make unlimited copies for your friends or
fellow students provided they understand the SHAREWARE concept
of making a contribution to the authors. If you are a software
distributor, you may only charge a sufficient amount to cover
costs and overheads.
Educators may apply for a site license that will authorise them
to use this programme on up to five computers on campus at a
cost of $99.00 (a 10% discount) using the invoice supplied
at the end of this documentation.
If you have just obtained a copy of this programme, the invoice,
provided at the end of this documentation will assist you in
sending your contribution to the authors.
Page 8 of 9
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INVOICE/REGISTRATION FORM
FOR
PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS AND THE NURSING PROCESS
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FROM: NURSING SOFTWARE SYSTEMS
44 SECOND AVENUE
CLAREMONT
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6010
TO: ________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
POSTCODE: ______________
QUANTITY COST PER UNIT | TOTAL COST
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_______ SINGLE USER LICENSE(S) $30.00 |
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_______ SITE LICENSE(S) $99.00 |
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OR |
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PLEASE SEND ME |
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______ COPY/COPIES OF "PSYCHOTROPIC |
DRUGS & THE NURSING PROCESS" @ $30.00 ea |
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POSTAGE AND HANDLING $5.00 |
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TOTAL AMOUNT | $
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* PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES & MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO:
NURSING SOFTWARE SYSTEMS
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Page 9 of 9
REFERENCES
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DeGennaro, M., et al. Antidepressant Drug Therapy. AMERICAN
JOURNAL OF NURSING. July 1981, 1304 - 1310.
Harris, E. Antidepressant Drugs: Old Drugs, New Uses. AMERICAN
JOURNAL OF NURSING. July 1981, 1308 - 1309.
Harris, E. Lithium. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING. July 1981, 1310
- 1315.
Harris, E. Antipsychotic Medications. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF
NURSING. July 1981, 1316 - 1323.
Harris, E. Extrapyramidal Side Effects of Antipsychotic
Medication. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING. July 1981, 1324
- 1328.
Harris, E. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING.
July 1981, 1329 - 1334.
Harris, E. Lithium: In a Class By Itself. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF
NURSING. January 1989, 190 - 195.
Katzung, B. (Ed). BASIC AND CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY. Norwalk;
Appleton & Lange, 1987.
Lannon, M., & Avangelo, V. ESSENTIALS OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY &
DOSAGE CALCULATION. Philadelphia; J B Lippincott, 1986.
Moore, C. MAOIs: A Practical Guide To Their Use. PRACTICAL
THERAPEUTICS. July 1984, 27 - 36.
Spencer, R., et al. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY & NURSING MANAGEMENT.
Philadelphia; J B Lippincott, 1986.
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #2790
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
CONTROL PIX 2812 12-25-90 11:17p
MODULE1 PIX 18372 1-03-91 7:28p
MODULE2 PIX 23315 1-03-91 7:28p
MODULE3 PIX 17950 1-03-91 7:28p
MODULE4 PIX 16754 1-03-91 7:28p
MODULE5 PIX 11486 1-03-91 7:28p
TEST1 PIX 14694 12-25-90 11:17p
TEST2 PIX 14150 12-25-90 11:17p
TEST3 PIX 14244 12-25-90 11:17p
TEST4 PIX 14177 12-25-90 11:17p
TEST5 PIX 14181 12-25-90 11:17p
NSEMAN1 1204 5-13-00 11:49a
NSEMAN2 1134 5-13-00 11:50a
NSEMAN3 2221 1-01-00 7:05p
NSEMAN4 1715 5-13-00 11:51a
NSEMAN5 1112 5-13-00 11:52a
AUTOEXEC BAT 24 10-20-88 11:02a
INSTALL BAT 111 12-25-90 11:36p
README DOC 15995 12-26-90 11:34a
CPI EXE 67868 7-10-89 1:26p
PRINT1 PIX 1261 12-25-90 11:17p
PRINT2 PIX 1261 12-25-90 11:17p
PRINT3 PIX 1261 12-25-90 11:17p
PRINT4 PIX 1261 12-25-90 11:17p
PRINT5 PIX 1261 12-25-90 11:17p
NSS2 BAT 29 10-05-90 6:18p
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