Reference no: EM133376885 , Length: 4 pages
PMHNP Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology
Explain the mechanism of action for psychiatric drugs. Use an example of a psychiatric drug from each category (agonist, partial agonist, antagonist, and inverse agonist)
· Introduction
· What is the difference between an agonist, partial agonist, antagonist, and inverse agonist? 1
· Agonist
· Partial Agonist
· Antagonist
· Inverse Agonist
· Use an example of ONE psychiatric drug from EACH category (agonist, partial agonist, antagonist, and inverse agonist), explaining the mechanism of action.
· What is the importance of understanding this foundational level of mechanism of action for medications?
· Conclusion
1. In addition to the text, three peer-reviewed articles that are relevant to the content and published within the last five years. **If Websites are used, they must be evidence-based and cited on a reference list per APA 7th edition format.
2. Reference list must be in APA 7th edition format. **In-text citations must include page numbers. **Please do NOT use "n.d" articles or sources.
3. 4 pages double spaced excluding reference list (Do not include the question in word count)
4. Thorough identification of the importance of the subject matter to the individual, clinical, and professional.
• Supports discussion concepts through evidence-based information.
• Clear critical thinking acknowledges application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
5. No grammar, word usage, or punctuation errors.