Complete the Topic 8 Short Answer Worksheet.

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This assignment meets the following CACREP Standards: 

5.C.2.e. Potential for substance use disorders to mimic and/or     co-occur with a variety of neurological, medical, and psychological disorders.

5.C.2.g. Impact of biological and neurological mechanisms on     mental health.

5.C.2.h. Classifications, indications, and contraindications of     commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications for     appropriate medical referral and consultation.

  

PCN-527 Topic 8: Short Answer Questions 

Directions: Provide short answers of 75-150 words each for the following questions/statements. Do not exceed 200 words for your response. Use the textbook, and any other scholarly resources to support your responses. Include at least four peer-reviewed journal articles beyond the textbook. 

1. Discuss the similarities and differences of the three generations of anti-psychotic medications.
2. How do the current anti-psychotics work on the brain?

3. Discuss the similarities and differences between the three generations of medications to treat depression. 

4. How do the current medications to treat depression work on the brain?

5. Describe three medications that are used to treat substance use disorders.

6. What medications may be risky to prescribe someone who has a substance use disorder? Why are they risky? 

7. Describe the importance of the DSM in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses and substance use disorders. 

8. Identify some adverse side effects of at least two commonly prescribed medication for treating psychiatric disorders. 

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