ALH 121 - Psychopharmacology for Non- Medical Care Givers

Institution:

Quinsigamond Community College

Subject:

Description:

The student will study basic principles in psychopharmacology to understand and evaluate the efficiency of drug treatment in patients. The student will learn the use, action, and side effects of antipsychotics, antidepressants, antianxiety agents, antimaniacal drugs, and other drugs used in treating mental disorders. The student will define four major classifications of psychotropic medications and discuss their indications, common side effects, and implications. The student will describe psychotropic medications and their interactions with food and drugs, and discuss the problem of medication noncompliance.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.qcc.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 853-2300

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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