Purpose A strong foundational understanding of the unique properties of medicati

Purpose
A strong foundational understanding of the unique properties of medications, including half-life, mechanism of action, and how medications impact neurotransmitters are required to appropriately prescribe psychotherapeutic medications. The purpose of this activity is to complete an information table for psychotherapeutic medications commonly prescribed to clients. Students will download and complete the attached table. The completed medication table will be a valuable study guide and future resource for practicum and certification review.
Course Outcomes  
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:  
• CO 1: Examine the neurophysiological and neuroanatomical basis of psychopharmacologic interventions commonly applied in mental health practice. (PO 1)
• CO 2: Associate brain structure and function to the pathophysiology of acute and chronic mental health diagnoses commonly seen in mental health practice. (PO 1)
• CO 3: Apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in prescribing psychopharmacotherapy. (PO 1)
• CO 5: Identify the most commonly prescribed agents in the major psychopharmacologic drug classes. (POs 1, 2)
• CO 6: Analyze client indicators of therapeutic, ineffective, adverse responses and side effects to psychopharmacotherapy. (PO 1)
.Preparing the Assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
General Instructions
Download the Week 4 Medication TableLinks to an external site. and complete the required information using the template.
Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric)
1. For each medication listed, complete the following:
a. Provide indication, target symptoms, and affected neurotransmitters.
b. Include half-life and CYP 450 enzyme information.
c. List notable side effects.
d. Link notable side effects to the associated pathway or neurotransmitter.