The Agonist-to-Antagonist Action of Psychopharmacologic Agents The use of pharmacological treatments for opioid use disorders, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, has been associated with a reduction in mortality compared with illicit opioid use. The opioid agonist methadone and buprenorphine achieve clinical efficacy in patients with an opioid use disorder by suppressing craving and diminishing the […]

Introduction The purpose of this discussion board is to review case study 3 and address the different cultural aspects of how to approach building a health history of this patient. Patient MR is a Native American male that is complaining of anxiety and seeking help. He has been drinking and smoking “pot” to help himself […]

FIRST POST NURS 6630: Psychopharmalogical Approaches to Treat Psychopathology-Week 7 Discussion List three questions you might ask the patient if she were in your office. Provide a rationale for why you might ask these questions. Ask about her social history- her social history will help be determine if there any social determinants that might influence […]

Assignment: Study Guide for Medication Treatment Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychosis Disorders Psychosis and schizophrenia greatly impact the brain’s normal processes, which interfere with the ability to think clearly. When symptoms of these disorders are uncontrolled, patients may struggle to function in daily life. However, patients often thrive when properly diagnosed and treated under the […]

Discussion: Assessing Musculoskeletal Pain Photo Credit: Getty Images/Fotosearch RF The body is constantly sending signals about its health. One of the most easily recognized signals is pain. Musculoskeletal conditions comprise one of the leading causes of severe long-term pain in patients. The musculoskeletal system is an elaborate system of interconnected levers that provides the body […]