Tag: pharmacokinetics
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Discuss the mechanism of action of each major drug class and natural product at the molecular/cellular and organ/organ system level.
All medications and remedies are made of chemical substances. As such, those substances can have interactions and responses of various types to other drugs or to the patient’s chemical makeup, too. This week we will explore those interactions and intended responses as we look at Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics. We will also explore the use of…
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Evaluate the employment of psychoactive drugs from the aspects of a risk-benefits analysis and ethical considerations such as the risk of addiction versus the cost of punitive action.
Issues Behind Addictive Drug Use Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the required chapters from the text and review the required articles for this week. Humans have engaged in psychoactive drug use, sometimes in formal (ceremonial) settings and sometimes recreationally, since before recorded history. It has only been in the last century or…
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Analyze decisions made throughout the diagnosis and treatment of patients with psychological disorders.
Discussion: Decision Making When Treating Psychological Disorders Discussion: Comparing and Contrasting Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Psychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with…
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What are possible adverse reactions to placing a woman on antidepressants in the post-partum phase?
Description Instructions You are caring for a 37-year-old female who is pregnant with her second child. Her first pregnancy was traumatic as she experienced a pelvic fracture during delivery causing excruciating pain. The anxiety from this memory plagues her into this pregnancy. She has been prescribed an antidepressant/antianxiety. Her husband is a pharmacist and has…