Description
Neuropsychopharmacology reviews the principles of pharmacology with a focus on the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system. Beyond autonomic and central nervous system pharmacology, this volume uniquely discusses psychiatric disorders and the pharmacological interventions that are available for conditions including depression, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. With a focus on these specific body systems, readers will see end-of-chapter questions that offer real-world case studies, as well as multiple-choice questions for further learning. Beneficial features and content also include two extensive examination tests, which each contain 100 questions for better learning or to be used in teaching, and a glossary.Helpful appendices cover high-alert medications and toxicology effects on the nervous system. Each chapter will contain classifications of medications, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, clinical indications and toxicities.- Describes pharmacology principles pertaining to the central and autonomic nervous system- Identifies pharmacological interventions for psychiatric disorders including current evidence-based interventions for depression, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders- Features chapter outlines, end-of-chapter questions, real-world case studies and examinations for deeper learning or teaching
Table of Contents
Unit I: Principles of Pharmacology1. Introduction2. Drug Approval and Drug Regulations3. Pharmacokinetics4. Pharmacodynamics5. Drug Toxicity and Pharmacogenomics6. Medication Errors and Risk Reduction7. Drugs of Abuse and Alcohol8. Herbal MedicationsUnit II: Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System9. Review of the Central Nervous System10. Central Nervous System Stimulants11. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs12. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists13. Antiseizure Drugs14. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants15. Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts16. Pharmacology of Parkinson's Disease17. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists18. Pharmacology of MigrainesUnit III: Introduction to Autonomic Pharmacology19. Review of the Autonomic Nervous System20. Sympathomimetic Drugs21. Sympatholytic Drugs22. Cholinergic and Cholinoceptor Inhibiting Drugs23. Cholinergic BlockersUnit IV: Pharmacology of Psychiatric Disorders24. Pharmacology of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders25. Pharmacology of Depression26. Pharmacology of Bipolar Disorder27. Pharmacology of Schizophrenia28. Pharmacology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderAppendicesA. List of High-Alert MedicationsB. Toxicology Effects on the Nervous SystemC. Practice Exam ID. Practice Exam 2E. Answer Keys
