BASIC PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

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.