NR546 Advanced Pharmacology: Psychopharmacology for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Week 8 Assignment

Neurotransmitter Assignment

Purpose

A strong foundational understanding of the function, distribution, and expected signs and symptoms of excess or deficit of neurotransmitters are necessary to appropriately prescribe psychotherapeutic medications. The purpose of this activity is to complete an information table for neurotransmitters pertinent to the practice of psychopharmacology. Students will download and complete the attached table and submit it in Week 8. The completed neurotransmitter 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)

CO2: Associate brain structure and function to the pathophysiology of acute and chronic mental health diagnoses commonly seen in mental health practice. (PO 1)

Due Date

The neurotransmitter table is introduced in Week 2 with the expectation of weekly contributions. The assignment should be submitted to the Week 8 assignment dropbox by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. MT of Week 8.

Total Points Possible

This assignment is worth a total of 20 points.

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 neurotransmitter 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)

For each neurotransmitter and receptor type, complete the following columns:

Location/function/effects/symptoms of excess or deficit

Distribution

Drug classes that target this neurotransmitter or receptor

All neurotransmitters and receptor types: Specific medications that target this neurotransmitter or receptor

Submit your completed neurotransmitter table to the Week 8 Dropbox.

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