Psychopharmacology in Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing I

This course provides an in-depth presentation of psychopharmacology, building on a knowledge base of pharmacology and neuroanatomy and a biopsychosocial approach to understanding mental illness. The effects and side effects of psychotropic medication used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders across the life cycle will be discussed. The issues of prescribing and coordinating multiple medications with potential interactions will be considered.