• Select psychopharmacologic treatments you might recommend for treatment of patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders.
THE ASSIGNMENT
Create a study guide for the assigned psychotropic medication agents. Your study guide should be in the form of an outline with references, and you should incorporate visual elements such as concept maps, charts, diagrams, images, color coding, mnemonics, and/or flashcards. Be creative! IT SHOULD NOT BE IN A FORMAT OF AN APA paper. Your guide should be informed by the FDA-approved and Evidenced-Based, Clinical Practice Guidelines Research but also supported by at least three other scholarly resources.
Areas of importance you should address, but are not limited to, are:
• Title page
• Description of the Psychopharmacological medication agent including brand and generic names and appropriate FDA indication uses
• Any supporting, valid and reliable research for non-FDA uses
• Drug classification
• The medication mechanism of action
• The medication pharmacokinetics
• The medication pharmacodynamics
• Mechanism of Action
• Appropriate dosing, administration route, and any considerations for dosing alterations
• Considerations of use and dosing in specific specialty populations to consider children, adolescents, elderly, pregnancy, suicidal behaviors, etc.
• Definition of Half-life, why half-life is important, and the half-life for your assigned medication
• Side effects/adverse reaction potentials
• Contraindications for use including significant drug to drug interactions
• Overdose Considerations
• Diagnostics and labs monitoring
• Comorbidities considerations
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Pertinent patient education considerations
• Reference Page
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Psychopharmacologic treatments for Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders:
Title Page:
Study Guide for Psychopharmacologic Treatments for Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Description of the Psychopharmacological medication agent including brand and generic names and appropriate FDA indication uses:
Antipsychotics: First-generation (typical) and second-generation (atypical) antipsychotics are commonly used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Examples of first-generation antipsychotics include haloperidol (Haldol) and chlorpromazine (Thorazine), while examples of second-generation antipsychotics include olanzapine (Zyprexa) and risperidone (Risperdal). These medications are FDA-approved for the treatment of symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.
Any supporting, valid and reliable research for non-FDA uses:
Antipsychotics are also sometimes used off-label for the treatment of conditions such as bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
Drug classification:
Antipsychotics are classified as psychotropics, which are medications that affect the mind and behavior. They are further classified as either first-generation (typical) or second-generation (atypical) based on their chemical structure and side effect profile.
The medication mechanism of action:
Antipsychotics work by blocking the action of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is thought to be overactive in people with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. By blocking dopamine receptors, antipsychotics reduce the symptoms of psychosis.
The medication pharmacokinetics:
The pharmacokinetics of antipsychotics vary depending on the specific medication. Some are rapidly metabolized and eliminated from the body, while others have a longer half-life and remain in the body for a longer period of time.
The
Antipsychotics have different effects on the brain, depending on the specific medication. Some have a greater affinity for certain dopamine receptors, while others have a greater affinity for other receptors.
Appropriate dosing, administration route, and any considerations for dosing alterations:
Dosing for antipsychotics varies depending on the specific medication and the individual patient. They are typically administered orally, but some can also be administered by injection. Dosing may need to be adjusted based on the patient’s response, side effect profile, and other medications they are taking.
Considerations of use and dosing in specific specialty populations to consider children, adolescents, elderly, pregnancy, suicidal behaviors, etc:
Children and adolescents may require lower doses of antipsychotics due to their smaller body size and developing brains. Elderly patients may also require lower doses due to age-related changes in metabolism. Antipsychotics are generally not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the potential for harm to the developing fetus. They may also increase the risk of suicidal behavior, especially in younger patients.
Definition of Half-life, why half-life is important, and the half-life for your assigned medication:
Half-life is the amount of time it takes for half of a medication to be eliminated from the body. It is important because it determines how often a medication needs to be taken and how long it remains in the body. The half-life of antipsychotics can vary widely, with some having a half-life of just a few hours and others having a half-life of several days.
Side effects/adverse reaction potentials:
Antipsychotics can have a wide range of side effects, including sedation, weight
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Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Business Skills 1 (BUS 161)
Personal Development Plan
Due Date Week 6 (12/1/2023)
Type Individual assignment
Weight This assignment is worth 5% of your total grade
Length NA
Format Word doc, Times New Roman, font size 12 and a line spacing of 1.5,
Saved and submitted in PDF format.
Each student is required to write her Personal Development Plan centered on short-term or longterm development. Fill in the following schedule. Write 1 competency to be developed in the
short-term or in the long-term. Make sure everything is specific, clear, and complete.
Time Scale
Proposed
Development
Action(s)
Rationale Competency to be
developed
Specific number of
months
Action:
Name:
Date:
Location:
Organizer:
Total hours:
– Definition with
citation (using
indirect or
external voice)
– Personal
experience
– Academic goal
Competency name
(selected from slide
9)
Select if it is:
Short-Term
Development
Or
Long-Term
Development
Important Notes:
1. You can select either a course in Arabic or English for the proposed action. However, you
are ONLY allowed to use English sources (including websites) for the competency
definition in the rationale section.
2. You must paraphrase the competency definition in the rational part. You are NOT allowed
to quote directly from the original source.
3. You are allowed to use either the indirect voice or external voice, when providing the
definition of the competency.
4. You need to include both the in-text citation and the REFERENCE of the competency
definition.
5. You will be working on developing this competency in your reflection.
Guidelines:
– Font Type: Time New Roman.
– Font Size: 12
– Consider the following: coherence and relevance of ideas and style, grammatical
accuracy, appropriate words, and spelling.
– Include a cover page that contains your name – student ID – section # – instructor name –
assignment name – submission date.
– Combine the PDP with the Reflection and save them in one PDF file.
– Name the file with your full name.
