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• Archive: Faculty:Stephanie L. BunchDuration:Full DayFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:May 14, 2019 Description Manual - Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians (16.1 MB) 110 Pages Available after Purchase Outline AntidepressantsThe many facets which impact depression such as neurotransmitter imbalances, life events, and environmental factorsHistory of antidepressants, in terms of safety and efficacy of treatmentsClasses of antidepressants - MAOIs, TCAs, SSRIs, SNRIs, SDRIs, other antidepressants, and serotonin modulatorsAntipsychoticsTargeted neurotransmitters - DA, mechanism of action, DA pathways, D2 and 5Ht2A - why is this important?Typical vs.
• atypical - what are the differences and how do we choose them?Adverse effectsOff label indicationsSpecific benefits of the classMood StabilizersTargeted neurotransmitters/Mechanism of actionEfficacy in treatmentAdverse reactionsSafety - Importance of compliance and monitoringOff label indicationsBest in practice pearlsAnxiolytics2nd line treatment vs.
• 1st line treatment - and reasons these might not be used as first lineTargeted neurotransmitters/Mechanism of actionCautions and safety concerns associated with this classAdverse effectsSafety - addiction and withdrawalStimulantsClasses of ADHD drugs and how they differNeurotransmitters involved/Mechanism of actionCaution associated with controlled substancesSafety in children and use in adultsCritical Considerations for Psychopharmacology TreatmentIncreasing risk - when patients combine psychotropic medications with alcohol and/or illicit drugsChallenging symptoms to treat, such as TBI and autismRuling out medical conditions that mimic psychiatric conditionsImportance of a detailed history and review of symptomsEnlightening Case StudiesDepressionSchizophreniaBipolar Faculty Stephanie L. Bunch, RN, MSN, ANP-C, PMHNP-C Related seminars and products: 2 Stephanie L. Bunch, RN, MSN, ANP-C, PMHNP-C, works in a large private practice in Lansing, MI, providing clinical services to children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric disorders, including ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive tendencies, Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, and Personality Disorders.
• She has achieved considerable success treating these conditions.
• This success has largely resulted from the development of a structured model of care that includes a significant focus on clinical and background histories, identifying psychosocial stressors, and evaluating prior medical and psychiatric diagnoses (and treatment regimens associated with these conditions).