Part A: Choose a class of psychoactive drug (e.g., antipsychotics, antidepressan
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Part A: Choose a class of psychoactive drug (e.g., antipsychotics, antidepressants, etc.) commonly used to treat a mental disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, depression, or anxiety). Describe the psychopharmacological action of this class of drugs, including its effects on neurotransmitter action. Discuss the advantages of newer drugs in this class compared to “earlier” treatments. Use scholarly sources to support your discussion.
Part B: Should psychologists be allowed to prescribe medication? Why or why not? Be sure to support your opinion with scholarly sources.
Explanation / Answer
I have chosen antipsychotic so here I go
Antipsychotics are psychiatric drugs available used to treat types of mental health problems whose symptoms include psychotic experiences. These include:
They are also used to treat severe anxiety, persistent hiccups,balance problems , nausea, agitation and dementia problems .
They are also called as neuroleptics .in the older days they were reffered as major tranquilizers .
? Psychopharmocoligcal action of antipsychotic drugs:
Antipsychotic drugs don't cure psychosis but they are effective in reducing and controlling many symptoms, including:
? EFFECT ON NEUROTRANSMITTERS
First generation antipsychotic drugs (older antipsychotics) reffered as typicals where having many side effects including neuromuscular side effects.
Second generation antipsychotics(newer antipsychotics) also reffered as atypicals are having less neuromuscular side effects and less sexual side effects .
B.
Yes they should be allowed if they are appropriately trained.
Psychologists can be granted the right to prescribe medication. Patients are able to work with one health care provider for psychotherapy and medication management
Psychologists lack the medical training necessary to prescribe medications.
Medical knowledge and training attained in medical school and residency is essential to prescribing medications and effectively predicting potentially negative outcomes or complexities. While proponents of the RxP legislation respond by pointing to other prescribing non-physicians, such as podiatrists, dentists and nurse practitioners, all of these specialists have undergraduate and graduate degrees that concentrate in courses relevant to a medical background, whereas a majority of psychologists do not.
Furthermore, the training required by the RxP legislation (typically, a master's degree) is significantly shorter than that required for a physician or a PDP.
Many countries are allowing psychologists to prescribe medicines. Allowing psychologists to prescribe medications for mental disorders will improve access to a wide range of mental health services, particularly in poorly-served or rural areas, where psychiatrists are scarce.
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