In this video, Dr. Sara Dugan reviews the psychiatric side effects of montelukast, a medication commonly used to treat asthma. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) list the neuropsychiatric adverse effects associated with the use of montelukast and 2) identify populations that have reported these adverse effects.
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Dual Diagnosis – Systems of Care ECHO for Multi-System Youth
Dr. Julie P. Gentile covers the topic of Differential Diagnosis during October 15, 2020 session. For more program information, visit: https://wraparoundohio.org/project-echo/
Hyperprolactinemia: The medications that can cause it and what can be done about it.
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses medications that commonly cause hyperprolactinemia and presents options for management. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) list the causes of elevated prolactin levels, 2) identify symptoms associated with elevated prolactin levels, and 3) compare the impact medications commonly used for mental health conditions have on prolactin levels.
Nicotine: Is It Good or Bad for People with Schizophrenia?
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses the impact of nicotine on schizophrenia. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe the actions of nicotine on neurotransmitters, 2) list potential reasons for high use of nicotine products, specifically cigarettes in patients with schizophrenia, and 3) identify evidence of nicotine’s actions in patients with schizophrenia.
