Rivier NSG502 Discussion Board 2 Latest 2021

 Discussion Board

Chose a medication discussed from the Anti-psychotic or Mood Stabilizer Power Points.

In your initial post discuss the following:

-Describe pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, neurotransmitters and receptor sites involved. (Be sure to discuss to if your medication is an agonist, antagonist etc and how it will affect the receptors involved) In your discussion of pharmacokinetics be sure to include the CYP 450 system.

-  Discuss side effects, be sure to explain why the side effects may be occurring (remember to use neuroscience and your knowledge of receptor sites).

 -Include FDA approval and off label use for this medications.

-Lastly, include a thorough discussion of lab monitoring including if levels are needed, labs that should be drawn to monitor for side effects, or complications.  Discuss any other testing indicated, such as EKG

  It is expected that you will have sources for this discussion.