Overview
Description
Clinical and neurobiological basis for psychopharmacological treatment of psychiatric and behavioral problems.
Requirements
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Summer
Terms
summer
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- apply principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic characteristics of individual agents used in advanced psychiatric-mental health nursing treatment.
- differentiate neurobiological mechanisms of action of psychotropic medication and how these ameliorate psychiatric and behavioral symptoms.
- develop drug treatment plans that account for symptom amelioration; side effect management; cost; augmentation; and long-term treatment goals.
- synthesize evolving science such as evidence-based recommendations, treatment algorithms, and consensus based panel reports to ensure patient safety.
- construct treatment plans based on symptoms that are the focus of pharmacologic therapy, minimize health risks are consistent with mental and physical health assessment.
- analyze prescriptive practice behaviors within the context of nursing theories and self-management goals of clients.
- construct treatment plans based on client centered input, economic and ethical principles, safety, and long-term treatment needs.
- explain untoward outcomes based on genetic differences, pharmacogenomics, age, diagnosis, or medical issues.