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BASIC PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Tracking # 20-267120

$99999.00

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Educator WESTERN SCHOOLS
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Method Home Study

Course overview

Significant advancements have occurred in the treatment of mental illness as a result of newly available psychotropic medications. Update your knowledge of the latest drugs: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics and mood stabilizing agents. Bonus case studies are included! Course Objectives: * Identify basic neurophysiology and how it relates to psychotropic medications. * Recognize drug actions, common side effects and serious untoward effects. * Describe nursing assessments and interventions for psychiatric medications. * Describe patient teaching approaches to encourage drug compliance.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

4h Pharmacology Component

Clinical Nurse Specialist

4h Pharmacology Component

Licensed Practical Nurse

4h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

4h Pharmacology Component

Registered Nurse

4h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

4h Pharmacology Component