NUR 211 Psychopharmacology

NUR 211 Psychopharmacology
1. Classes of Psychiatric Medications
Answer
-antipsychotics (neuroleptics)
-mood stabilizers
-anti-depressants
-anxiolytics
2. What to do Before Prescribing Meds
Answer
-history
-physical exam
-labs
-psych eval
-sociocultural assessment
-spiritual assessment
-combo of prescription and therapy
3. Central Nervous System
Answer
-neuronstransmit electrical impulsesfrom one neuron to another across spaces called synapses
-this transmission takes place because of the release and uptake of brain chemicals or
neurotransmitters. Dysregulation of neurotransmitters appear to be the reason for most psychiatric
disorders
4. Main Neurotransmitters
Answer
-dopamine
-serotonin (5-HT)
-histamine
-norepinephrine