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.
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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.
