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Decks in this class (13)

Lecture 1: Intro, Overview
Prescribing authority considerations,
The case for prescribing authority,
The case against prescribing auth...
22  cards
CNS, Neurotransmission
How do neurons differ from other ...,
Neuron action potential recap,
Neuroplasticity
18  cards
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics vs pharmacodynamics,
Pharmacokinetics general,
Methods of absorption
19  cards
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics,
Drug efficiency potency,
Drug efficacy
13  cards
Benzodiazepenes et al.
Classifications sedative vs hypno...,
Sedatives,
Benzodiazepenes therapeutic uses
21  cards
Antidepressants
Pharmacological treatment of depr...,
Disorders treated with antidepres...,
Antidepressant selection
41  cards
Mood Stabilizers
Lithium overview,
Lithium side effects,
Lithium predictors of positive re...
26  cards
1st Generation Antipsychotics
First generation antipsychotics g...,
Mesolimbic da pathway,
Mesocortical da pathway
16  cards
2nd Generation "Atypical" Antipsychotics
Atypicals general,
Atypicals mechanism of action,
Atypical side effects metabolic s...
20  cards
Neurocognitive Disorders
Neurocognitive disorders general,
Mild neurocognitive disorder mnc,
Dsm 5 name change dementia to maj...
15  cards
ADHD
Adhd mulitiple possible etiologies,
Adhd course,
Adhd incidence considerations
19  cards
Class Presentations
Ambien general,
Ambien side effects,
Ambien abuse
13  cards
Adverse Effects, Special Considerations
Short half life,
Intermediate half life,
Potential to cause gi issues
34  cards

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