This paper focuses on Schizoaffective Disorder.  The goal of this assignment is for you to develop expertise in the entire process of producing and utilizing psychotropic medication. Students will select a psychiatric disability and describe the following: o Overview of the disorder o DSM 5 diagnostic criteria

Schizoaffective Disorder.

Psychotropic Medication used to Treat Schizoaffective Disorder.  The goal of this assignment is for you to develop expertise in the entire process of producing and utilizing psychotropic medication. A minimum of 5-6 credible references (e.g., governmental websites, peer-reviewed journal article publications) must be used. Students will select a psychiatric disability and describe the following: o Overview of the disorder o DSM 5 diagnostic criteria o Effective Counseling Interventions o Psychotropic medication(s) used for treatment. The student will describe all aspects of the medication, starting with research & development

Schizoaffective Disorder.

FDA classification, mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics and kinetics, examples of other drugs in its class and types of antagonists, and FDA approval, including post-market surveillance findings, especially any warnings.  Also include information related to the development, production (including drug design and delivery methods), application and diversity-dependent influences (how culture, race influences medication) that are essential for successful prescribing. o Overview of the disorder o DSM 5 diagnostic criteria o Effective Counseling Interventions o Psychotropic medication(s) used for treatment. https://youtu.be/oIvng9WbISo

Schizoaffective Disorder.

The student will describe all aspects of the medication, starting with research & development, FDA classification, mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics and kinetics, examples of other drugs in its class and types of antagonists, and FDA approval, including post-market surveillance findings, especially any warnings.  Also include information related to the development, production (including drug design and delivery methods), application and diversity-dependent influences (how culture, race influences medication) that are essential for successful prescribing.

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