NR 670 02 PM GS16    

Neurobiolgy & Psychopharmacology   3.00   01/19/2021   05/08/2021   Lecture

This course examines the biological basis of neuropsychiatric diseases including the anatomic basis and mechanisms of disease. This course also presents advanced concepts of neuropathophysiology of mental illness, and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used in the psychopharmacological management and treatment of psychiatric disorders across the life span. The course integrates the current scientific knowledge of the neurobiology of mental illness and the application of evidence based psychopharmacology. Emphasis is placed on understanding the major classes of psychotropic drugs and their indications for use in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders across the lifespan along with the professional roles and responsibilities of the advanced practice nurse.

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