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CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

NURSING 657
Course Description

Examines the history, rationale and mechanism of action of drugs used in the treatment of mental health and behavioral disorders. Emphasis is placed on neurobiological processes underlying psychopathology and clinical application of evidence-based pharmacological interventions across the lifespan. In addition, focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side-effects, drug interactions, therapeutic monitoring and variations in special populations. Finally, review prescriptive authority, the potential impact of the current mental health care service system and ethical decision making for health care professionals.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Nursing Practice or Capstone Certificate in Post-Graduate Psychiatric Nursing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Summer

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