Understanding of brain chemistry and function

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Even though there have been great advances in the understanding of brain chemistry and function, and in the development of new medications, there are still considerable unmet patient needs for more effective and better tolerated medications. Psychopharmacogenetics is a term that is used to describe the genetic component of pharmacotherapy as it relates to understanding how pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics vary in response to psychiatric medications. A number of factors appear to continue to variations in patient drug response such as genetic factors, environmental factors, and disease pathophysiology. select a factor of your choice; for example, you may select gender. Discuss some of the genetic implications in the psychopharmacologic treatment of a patient across the life span of your selected factore.

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