Discussion 2 Psychopharmacology

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Chemical Neurotransmission

Modern psychopharmacology is largely the story of chemical neurotransmission. One must be fluent in the language and principles of chemical neurotransmission to:

Understand the actions of drugs on the brain.

Grasp the impact of diseases upon the central nervous system.

Interpret the behavioral consequences of psychiatric medicines.

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

Choose an FDA-approved medication currently used in psychiatry.

Explain the concept of that drug’s half-life.
How long would it take for that drug to reach a steady state?
How frequently should the medication be dosed based on the half-life?

Use Epocrates.com as a reference for this assignment.

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