STU Chemical Neurotransmission Drugs Half Life Concept Discussion

Chemical Neurotransmission

Modern psychopharmacology is largely the story of chemical neurotransmission. One must be fluent in the language and principles of chemical neurotransmission to:

Understand the actions of drugs on the brain.

Grasp the impact of diseases upon the central nervous system.

Interpret the behavioral consequences of psychiatric medicines.

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

Choose an FDA-approved medication currently used in psychiatry.

Explain the concept of that drug’s half-life.

How long would it take for that drug to reach a steady state?

How frequently should the medication be dosed based on the half-life?

Use Epocrates.com as a reference for this assignment.

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