What You’ll Discover in Stephanie L. Bunch Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians Proven Strategies for Prescription Success
- Faculty:
- Stephanie L. Bunch
- Duration:
- Full Day
- Format:
- Audio and video
- Copyright:
- April 14, 2019
Description
Due to the subjectivity of the specialty, psychiatry can be one of the most challenging areas in medicine. We as clinicians do not have any objective data on which to base our treatment plans.
Psychopharmacology The best treatment options are psychotherapy and counselling. However, therapy can only be successful if patients are willing to commit to each session, complete their homework and make the changes necessary to improve their mental well-being. While medication can help with some mental health issues, it is important to choose the right medication or combination of medications in order to achieve success. Due to the shortage in psychiatry, providers from other specialties often treat mental health patients. These additional challenges can be challenging.
This recording will give you an overview of the different types of psychiatric drugs and provide a deeper understanding of how these medications affect neurotransmitters. It is rare. for Patients with mental illness should not take more than one medication. Sometimes, multiple medications are required to achieve the desired results.
This course will help you identify the most effective medication regimens. for Patients are evaluated based upon their psychiatric history as well as the symptoms they present. This helps improve quality of life in patients with mental illnesses.
Handouts
| Manual Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Clinicians (16.1 MB) | 110 pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
Antidepressants
- Many factors can have a negative impact on depression. These include neurotransmitter imbalances as well as life events and environmental factors.
- Antidepressant history in terms of safety and efficacy
- There are several classes of antidepressants – MAOIs and TCAs, SSRIs and SNRIs as well as SDRIs.
Antipsychotics
- Why is it important to target neurotransmitters – DA (mechanism of action), D2 and 5Ht2A –
- What is the difference between typical and atypical? How do you choose?
- Adverse effects
- Indicates Off-Label
- The class has specific benefits
Mood Stabilizers
- Targeted neurotransmitters/Mechanism of action
- Treatment efficacy
- Reactions adverse
- Safety – The importance of compliance and monitoring
- Indicates Off-Label
- Best practice pearls
Anxiolytics
- 2nd vs. 1st Line Treatment – Reasons these might not be used in the same way as first line
- Targeted neurotransmitters/Mechanism of action
- This class is not recommended for everyone.
- Adverse effects
- Safety – Addiction and Withdrawal
Stimulants
- Different types of ADHD drugs and their differences
- Neurotransmitters involved/Mechanism to action
- Take care when using controlled substances
- Safety for children and adults
Careful Considerations for Psychopharmacology Treatment
- Patients who combine psychotropic medications and alcohol/illicit drugs can be at increased risk
- TBI and autism are challenging symptoms to treat
- Removing medical conditions that are similar to psychiatric disorders
- It is important to review symptoms and take a detailed history.
Enlightening Case Studies
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar
Faculty
Stephanie L. Bunch, RN. MSN. ANP-C, PMHNP-C Similar seminars and products 2
Stephanie L. Bunch, RN. MSN. ANP-C, PMHNP-C, who works in a large private clinic in Lansing MI providing services to children and adolescents with psychiatric conditions such as ADHD, Bipolar Disorders or Depression, Anxiety or Obsessive Disorders.-Compulsive tendencies, Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorder are all possible. She has had great success in treating these conditions. This is largely due to the creation of a structured model for care that emphasizes clinical and backstories, identifies stressors and evaluates previous medical and psychiatric diagnoses (and associated treatment regimens). This model of medical management is crucial for the delivery of psychiatric medication to this population.
A clinical perspective Stephanie Has worked in many settings including primary care and emergency medicine within large urban hospitals, as well as psychiatry.-Private practice, clinics and based practices-Practice setting. As a means to provide effective treatment, she transitioned from primary care to psychiatrist. for A growing number of patients suffering from psychiatric disorders are untreated.
Stephanie’s commitment to her specialty is evident. She completed a post-A graduate degree in psychiatry was earned at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. She is a highly sought-after presenter who shares her expertise with multidisciplinary healthcare audiences all over the country.
Disclosures for Speakers
Financial: Stephanie Bunch Par Rehab Services has an employment relationship. PESI, Inc. provides a speaking honorarium.
Non-financial: Stephanie Bunch The American Association of Nurse Practitioners is a member.
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