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A Basic Approach To Pharmacotherapy
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Basic Approach To Pharmacotherapy (19 pages of text) I: The Brain: a. Anatomy b. Taking A Medical History c. Neurotransmitters II: Classes of Drugs a. Anti-ADHD b. Anti-Alzheimers c. Anti-Anxiety d. Anti-Depressant e. Anti-Psychotic f. Mood Stabilizer III: The Action and Reaction of Psychotherapeutic Medications a. Typical Side Effects/Adverse Reactions IV: Commonly Used Medications in Psychotherapy V: Off-Label Use of Mental Health Medications Goal: Participants will have a basic understanding of psychotherapeutic medications and their many uses in treatment. Objectives: 1. Participants will learn the basic functions of neurotransmitters. 2. Participants will learn the prescribed use, side effects and contraindications of medications commonly used in psychotherapy. 3. Participants will learn to recognize symptoms of adverse reactions to psychotherapeutic medications. Methods: Home Study Text, Post Test, Resource List Author: Sandy Morgenthal, LPCC RN is in private counseling practice and is a registered nurse. She provides clinical supervision for Counselor Trainees and serves as adjunct faculty at the Xavier University Masters in Counseling Program and at Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary. She also provides professional presentations to local and state audiences. |
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