Naltrexone is often used in psychiatric mental health care for many reasons related to addiction and/or impulse control. It is also occasionally used to help patients with self-harm behaviors or weight loss. Considering the mechanism of action of naltrexone, how does it aid in addiction treatment?   Compare and contrast methadone and buprenorphine for substance […]

Submit the unlisted Youtube link to your created presentation for peer review.  Ensure that your link is listed as “unlisted” and not private so it can be viewed. Creating Private Unlisted Youtube Video Instructions download   Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis and include peer-reviewed journal evidence […]

Side effects are a common reason that patients discontinue medications. List one common side effect for each medication and one potential way to manage it.   Amitriptyline   Bupropion   Fluoxetine   Paroxetine   Some potential side effects from antidepressants can be serious; what is the difference between neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and serotonin syndrome? […]

Discuss the use of conventional mood stabilizers in the treatment of bipolar depression. For this discussion, list at least two medications that have an FDA approval for bipolar depression. What are the risks/benefits of using these medications to treat bipolar depression?   Which mood stabilizers are preferred for use in the geriatric population?   Discuss […]

Antipsychotic Classifications Choose a medication that is in the Antipsychotic Classification.  This can be a first-generation or second-generation antipsychotic.   You may not duplicate this medication in the thread  – Please choose different medications!!   In your post, use the opportunity to teach your peers about this medication   The FDA indications for treatment   […]

Evaluating and managing the side effects of psychotropics is an important part of prescribing. Some side effects can be safely monitored and managed by a PMHNP. While others may require additional tests, collaboration with primary care providers, or even referrals to specialists. It is key to know which side effects are “ok” to treat and […]

Psychopharmacology and Health promotion                 Neurotransmitter Chart (Unit 1)                   Antipsychotics Chart (Unit 2)   Antidepressants, Anxiolytics, & Mood Stabilizers Chart (Unit 3, 4, 5)   Substance Use Resources (Chart links) (Unit 6)   Additional Resources List   Neurotransmitters Chart […]

For this week’s case study assignment, you will create a presentation to educate other providers about caring for the mental health needs of special populations in psychiatric mental health/primary care.? Then record voice over for your presentation using?PowerPoint, zoom,?or Youtube,?etc…?   You will then upload your recorded presentation file to Youtube for easier access and […]

Complete a full intake on this patient and then develop a treatment plan using the template offered. The patient is a 59-year-old married woman with 5 grown children   She is moderately overweight (BMI 30) and was diagnosed with non-insulin-dependent diabetes 10 years ago; she is fairly well managed on an oral hypoglycemic medication (glipizide […]

The patient is a 26-year-old college graduate who is currently euthymic but who has a history of major depressive episodes    He has experienced major depressive episodes, mostly untreated, of varying lengths and severities since he was a teenager    His symptoms have included insomnia, despondent thoughts, depressed mood, low interest in activities, poor energy, […]