NURS 7610 - Psychopharmacology**

Credit Hours: 3

Description This course focuses on the examination of the neurobiological basis of psychiatric illness and the use of psychopharmacological agents to modify symptoms and outcomes; evaluation of the role of psychoactive medications in relation to the use of other psychotherapeutic interventions; evidence-based strategies for selecting and managing psychotropic agents to ameliorate patient symptoms and promote mental health; and discussion of ethical and legal issues including consent. PREREQUISITE(S): NURS 7101, 7102, 7103, 7104