Define psychotherapeutic agents. Briefly describe conditions
that psychotherapeutic agents are used to treat. (1 learning objectives).
2. Why are older adults more at risk for adverse effects of
psychotherapeutic agents? Based on these risk factors,describe nursing measures
to implement when working with these patients and include the rationale for
each measure.(3 learning objectives).
3. Construct a table comparing the prototype drug for each
class of psychotherapeutic agents with the other drugs in that class.Note
similarities and differences of the prototype drug to other drugs.(4 learning
objectives).
Group Assignments:
1. Develop flash cards that summarize the therapeutic
actions,indications,pharmacokinetics agents,and important drug-drug
interactions with each class of psychotherapeutic agents:typical
antipsychotic,atypical antipsychotics, antimanics,and central nervous system
stimulants.(2 learning objectives).
2. If a patient taking psychotherapeutic drugs becomes
pregnant,should the patient continue taking the drugs? Why or why not? (3
learning objectives). Each is assigned one class of psychotherapeutic
agents.typical antipsychotics,atypical antipsychotics,antimanics,and central
nervous system stimulants.Each group Determines what baseline assessments
should be completed for patient being started on a drug in the assigned
class.Baseline assessments should include nursing assessments,lab work,and
diagnostic tests.state the rationale for all assignments.
Clinical Assignment:
1.interview a school nurse to determine the use of
psychotherapeutic agents in the school setting.specifically address what types
of drugs are used and for what conditions.Does the nurse feel these drugs are
used appropriately, under used, over used?(3 learning objectives) select a
patient in a clinical setting who is receiving a psychotherapeutic
agents.Develop a teaching plan for the patient related to the prescription
medication.(5 learning objectives).
web Assignment:
1. Conduct an Internet search to determine the incident of
attention deficit disorder’s in school age children.determined what percentage
of school age children are treated with psychotherapeutic agents related to
attention deficit disorder’s. based on your research, do you believe this drugs
are overused? used appropriately, or under used in school-age children?(3
learning objectives).
