Homework: Pharmacology for Psychological Disorders Paper.<\/p>\n
How does an advanced practice nurse determine the best treatment option or pharmacotherapeutic to recommend for patients with psychological disorders?<\/p>\n
Much like assessing or recommending pharmacotherapeutics for other conditions or disorders, as an advanced practice nurse, you may encounter a patient who presents with a psychological disorder. Understanding the guiding principles related to treating patients with psychological disorders as well as the effects of pharmacotherapeutics on a patient\u2019s overall health and well-being is critical for the safe and effective delivery of care.<\/p>\n
ORDER CUSTOM, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER
\nThis week, you examine types of drugs prescribed to patients with psychological disorders. You also examine potential impacts of pharmacotherapeutics used to treat psychological disorders on a patient\u2019s pathophysiology.<\/p>\n
Required Reading<\/p>\n
Rosenthal, L. D., & Burchum, J. R. (2021). Lehne\u2019s pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurses and physician Helpants (2nd ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Chapter 26, \u201cAntipsychotic Agents and Their Use in Schizophrenia\u201d (pp. 203\u2013213)<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Chapter 27, \u201cAntidepressants\u201d (pp. 214\u2013226)<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Chapter 28, \u201cDrugs for Bipolar Disorder\u201d (pp. 228\u2013233)<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Chapter 29, \u201cSedative-Hypnotic Drugs\u201d (pp. 234\u2013242)<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Chapter 30, \u201cManagement of Anxiety Disorders\u201d (pp. 243\u2013247)<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Chapter 31, \u201cCentral Nervous System Stimulants and Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder\u201d (pp. 248\u2013254)<\/p>\n
Discussion: Decision Making When Treating Psychological Disorders
\nPsychological disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, potentially impacting judgment, school and\/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since these disorders have many drastic effects on patients\u2019 lives, it is important for advanced practice nurses to effectively manage patient care. With patient factors and medical history in mind, it is the advanced practice nurse\u2019s responsibility to ensure the safe and effective diagnosis, treatment, and education of patients with psychological disorders.<\/p>\n
Photo Credit: Getty Images\/iStockphoto<\/p>\n
For this Discussion, you will select an interactive media piece to practice decision making when treating patients with psychological disorders. You will recommend the most effective pharmacotherapeutic to treat the psychological disorder presented and examine potential impacts of pharmacotherapeutics on a patient\u2019s pathophysiology.<\/p>\n
To Prepare
\n\u00b7 Review this week\u2019s interactive media pieces and select one to focus on for this Discussion.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Reflect on the decision steps in the interactive media pieces, and consider the potential impacts from the administration of the associated pharmacotherapeutics on the patient\u2019s pathophysiology.<\/p>\n
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