6 Contact Hour Pharmacology: Mental Health Medications

Course overview

Identify the classifications of drugs used to treat depression. Explain the action of each classification of antidepressant drug therapy. Describe the side effects of each classification of antidepressant drug therapy. Identify herbs used in the treatment of depression. Explain the potential reactions when using herbs for the treatment of depression. Explain nursing considerations for the client on antidepressant drug therapy. Identify the classifications of drugs used to treat anxiety. Describe the action of each classification of drugs used to treat anxiety. Identify the side effects of anti-anxiety drugs. Explain the potential reactions when using herbs for the treatment of anxiety. Explain nursing considerations for the client on anti-anxiety drugs. Discuss pharmacological interventions for alcoholism. Evaluate the various types of drugs used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Explain the benefits and risks of drugs used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Identify important considerations for nurses relating to the pharmacologic treatment of bipolar disorder. Describe the various drugs used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Identify the side effects of drugs used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Identify drugs used to control or lessen the side effects of drugs used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Discuss important nursing considerations for clients taking drugs used in the treatment of schizophrenia.