Assignment: Psychopharmacology and Neurobiology
Select a class of drugs (i.e. - atypical antipsychotics) and a specific DSM-5 Disorder which the class of drugs is used to treat. Discuss the general indications for the drugs in the specific class chosen including diagnostic issues, screening tests, neurobiological effects and concerns (i.e. why this drug might treat a particular aspect of the disorder), prescribing/practice guidelines, documented off-label uses, black box warnings if applicable, any lab test monitoring necessary related to the drug class, evidence-based practice information and implications for your practice.This paper is worth 30% of your total course grade.
1. Introduction:
a. Include statement of the drug class and general indications as well as other pertinent introductory information.
2. Body:
a. Review diagnostic issues, screening tests
b. Review neurobiological effects and concerns related to the drug class
c. Discuss prescribing/practice guidelines related to the PMHNP
d. Discuss off-label uses
e. Discuss black box warnings
f. Discuss any necessary laboratory testing/monitoring
g. Discuss Evidence-based practice information
3. Conclusion:
a. Adequately summarize the information presented
b. Identify issues related to APRN practice.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.