Modern psychopharmacology is largely the story of chemical neurotransmission. One must be fluent in the language and principles of chemical neurotransmission to: • Understand the actions of drugs on the brain. • Grasp the impact of diseases upon the central nervous system. • Interpret the behavioral consequences of psychiatric medicines. After studying Module 1: Lecture […]

Subjective Data Chief Complaint: The patient, a 31-year-old female, reports feeling persistently sad and anxious for the past five months. She states, “I feel like I’m in a fog and can’t get out.” History of Present Illness: The patient describes a gradual onset of symptoms following the birth of her second child. She has experienced […]

1. Management Plan: Write a final management plan for the client you presented with bulimia. Include the following components in the management plan: a. Primary diagnosis b. Recommended diagnostic testing based on clinical practice guidelines c. Medications d. Nonpharmacologic interventions e. Recommended follow-up schedule and referrals with rationale 2. Analysis: Complete an analysis of the […]

Part I – Reference the Knowledge Items in the Introduction to the Learning System document. Knowledge Items test one piece of information, have a single correct answer, and are anchored to a source. These items test recall of knowledge or a candidate’s understanding of information, ability to apply knowledge to solve problems, or ability to […]