Psychopharmacology 101 for Primary and Acute Care NPs
This psychopharmacology course for the non-psychiatric-mental health NP begins with a discussion of the science and treatment targets in psychopharmacology.
In this this foundational course, pharmacology expert and national speaker, Dr. Miller, analyzes the nuances of drug choice through a case-study approach to evaluation and treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, sleep disorders, and attention deficit disorders.
Primary and acute care NPs will:
- Gain a more in-depth understanding of the various drug classes
- Learn how to select the best treatment option from the spectrum of antidepressants, anxiolytics, second generation antipsychotics, psychostimulants, and sedative/hypnotics
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
- Psychopharmacology for Primary and Acute Care NPs 2.75 2.75
At the conclusion of the course you will be able to:
- Describe the process of normal synaptic transmission.
- Discuss neurotransmitters implicit in psychiatric disease.
- Analyze the neural pathways most relevant to psychopharmacology.
- Evaluate issues in CYP450 metabolism.
- Depression and Anxiety Treatment: Determining the optimal medication 2 2
At the conclusion of this program the participant will be able to:
- Evaluate pharmacologic options for anxiety and depression.
- Compare and contrast pharmacologic options for various anxiety disorders.
- Analyze case studies and apply concepts presented.
- Mood Disorders: Choosing the most effective treatment option 1.5 1.5
Learn about pharmacologic management of mood disorders from Dr. Sally Miller. Discover how to recognize bipolar disorder and manic symptoms and choose the best treatment for your patients.
- ADD and Sleep Medications: When and what to prescribe 1.5 1.5
Psychopharmacology expert, Dr. Sally Miller will help you understand the pathophysiology of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and sleep disorders.
Learn to accurately diagnose, treat, and select the best therapy for these common conditions.