Discussion Post: Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Why are SSRIs preferred to benzodiazepines for the treatment of anxiety?
• How does Zolpidem work to induce sleep? Should this medication be used long term?
• Is melatonin safe to use long term for sleep? How does it induce sleep? How long does it take to take effect?
• What is the mechanism of action of the two major groups of antipsychotic drugs?
• What are extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)? How are these treated?
• What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome? How is this treated?
• Name three teaching points for the patient starting fluoxetine.
• What are the clinical manifestations of tricyclic antidepressent overdose (toxicity)? How is this managed?
• Are the dietary and medication interactions with MAOIs? Why are these restricted?
• What are the adverse effects of lithium used to treat bipolar disorder at normal and excessive levels?
• What teaching points would you use to help the patient stay within normal lithium levels?
• Name the three classes of drugs used to treat bipolar. What aspect of the disease do these drugs each treat?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.