This is a discussion board initial posting. I do not need a title page.
RESOURCES:
- Stahl, S. M. (2021). Stahl’s essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications (5th Ed.) Cambridge University Press.
- -Chapter 2, “Transporters, Receptors, and Enzymes as Targets of Psychopharmacological Drug Action” (pp. 29-50)
- -Chapter 3, “Ion Channels as Targets of Psychopharmacological Drug Action) (pp. 51-76)
ASSIGNMENT:
Post a response to each of the following:
- 1.) Explain the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action of psychopharmacologic agents, including how partial and inverse agonist functionality may impact the efficacy of psychopharmacologic treatments.
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- 2.) Compare and contrast the actions of g couple proteins and ion gated channels.
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- 3.) Explain how the role of epigenetics may contribute to pharmacologic action.
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- 4.) Explain how this information may impact the way you prescribe medications to patients. Include a specific example of a situation or case with a patient in which the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner must be aware of the medication’s action.