Paper Assignment: Applied Psychopharmacology
The first paper will require you to identify one psychoactive drug and report about the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Below are some example points to cover:
i. What is the drug typically prescribed for?
ii. What symptoms does the drug typically treat?
iii. What are common side effects?
iv. What is the drug's typical route of administration?
v. What is the drug's half-life?
vi. Are there any diet/drug interactions to be aware of?
vii. Are there any drug tolerance/dependence issues with this drug?
viii. What neurotransmitter(s)/receptor family is this drug acting on to produce symptom relief?
ix. To produce side effects?
x. What is the mechanism of action?
xi. Is the drug an agonist or antagonist?
xii. What is the lethal dose? Or dose at which patients begin to see adverse effects?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) 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.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.