Pharmacology Assignment

Pharmacology Assignment

1. Describe the original set of antipsychotic medications. What receptors due they primarily affect and what are their side effects?
2. Describe the difference (pharmacologically–DA receptors…) between the original antipsychotic medications and the atypical antipsychotic medication.
3. Argue for one valid reason a schizophrenic patient would rather ask for Haldol over Clozapine. Be descriptive! Hint: look to one particularly dangerous side effect.
4. Describe a new antipsychotic on the market: Caplyta (Lumateperone). What is it, how does it work in the brain (what does it affect in the brain), and what is it used for?
5. REAL-WORLD ISSUE: Describe any newer medications for psychotic disorders that are different from the typical and atypical antipsychotics (release date 2017 or newer—use the internet for help if needed). Make sure you cover the neurotransmitters the drug affects

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Pharmacology Assignment

1. Describe the original set of antipsychotic medications. What receptors due they primarily affect and what are their side effects?
2. Describe the difference (pharmacologically–DA receptors…) between the original antipsychotic medications and the atypical antipsychotic medication.
3. Argue for one valid reason a schizophrenic patient would rather ask for Haldol over Clozapine. Be descriptive! Hint: look to one particularly dangerous side effect.
4. Describe a new antipsychotic on the market: Caplyta (Lumateperone). What is it, how does it work in the brain (what does it affect in the brain), and what is it used for?
5. REAL-WORLD ISSUE: Describe any newer medications for psychotic disorders that are different from the typical and atypical antipsychotics (release date 2017 or newer—use the internet for help if needed). Make sure you cover the neurotransmitters the drug affects,

Pharmacology Assignment

1. Describe the original set of antipsychotic medications. What receptors due they primarily affect and what are their side effects?
2. Describe the difference (pharmacologically–DA receptors…) between the original antipsychotic medications and the atypical antipsychotic medication.
3. Argue for one valid reason a schizophrenic patient would rather ask for Haldol over Clozapine. Be descriptive! Hint: look to one particularly dangerous side effect.
4. Describe a new antipsychotic on the market: Caplyta (Lumateperone). What is it, how does it work in the brain (what does it affect in the brain), and what is it used for?
5. REAL-WORLD ISSUE: Describe any newer medications for psychotic disorders that are different from the typical and atypical antipsychotics (release date 2017 or newer—use the internet for help if needed). Make sure you cover the neurotransmitters the drug affects.