The what, why, and how of fidelity for first episode psychosis and the importance of team communication and cooperation are discussed by Dr. Deb Hrouda.
Tag: pharmacology
Optimal Pharmacotherapy for Schizoaffective Disorder
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses medications that might be useful in treating schizoaffective disorder. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe the pharmacotherapeutic medications used for the treatment of schizoaffective disorder (SAD) and 2) compare the efficacy and safety data of different medications for the treatment of patients with SAD.
Drug Interactions with Psychiatric Medications
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan covers the basics of drug metabolism and highlights several important psychiatric drug-drug interactions that patients as well as prescribers should be aware of. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) compare pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic drug interactions and 2) identify relevant drug interactions with medications used in the treatment of mental illnesses.
Tricyclic Antidepressants: An Overview
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses the tricyclic antidepressants including their mechanism of action, indications, dosing, monitoring, and common side effects. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe the pharmacology of the tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), 2) identify relevant pharmacokinetic differences between TCAs, and 3) evaluate the literature on TCAs for the treatment of depression.
Metformin in Psychiatric Practice
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan briefly reviews the pharmacology of metformin and describes studies that look at the potential uses for metformin in psychiatric practice. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe the pharmacology of metformin, 2) identify potential uses of metformin in the mental health field, and 3) outline a monitoring plan for patients on metformin.
Pharmacodynamics: How do antipsychotic medications work?
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan reviews the mechanisms of action of the medications used to treat psychosis. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) identify common pharmacologic targets of first and second generation antipsychotic medications, 2) describe proposed therapeutic actions of first and second generation antipsychotic medications, and 3) compare adverse effect profiles of the first and second generation antipsychotic medications.
Shared Decision Making: The Best Path Toward Medication Compliance
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses shared decision making, which is a best practice in pharmacotherapy. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) identify the steps in the shared decision making process, 2) describ how shared decision making can fit into treatment plans, and 3) outline at least one example of where shared decision making can be used.
