Long description:

Neuropsychopharmacology reviews the principles of pharmacology with a focus on the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system. Beyond autonomic and central nervous system pharmacology, this volume uniquely discusses psychiatric disorders and the pharmacological interventions that are available for conditions including depression, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. With a focus on these specific body systems, readers will see end-of-chapter questions that offer real-world case studies, as well as multiple-choice questions for further learning. Beneficial features and content also include two extensive examination tests, which each contain 100 questions for better learning or to be used in teaching, and a glossary.

Helpful appendices cover high-alert medications and toxicology effects on the nervous system. Each chapter will contain classifications of medications, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, clinical indications and toxicities.

Table of Contents:

Unit I: Principles of Pharmacology
1. Introduction
2. Drug Approval and Drug Regulations
3. Pharmacokinetics
4. Pharmacodynamics
5. Drug Toxicity and Pharmacogenomics
6. Medication Errors and Risk Reduction
7. Drugs of Abuse and Alcohol
8. Herbal Medications

Unit II: Pharmacology of the Central Nervous System
9. Review of the Central Nervous System
10. Central Nervous System Stimulants
11. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs
12. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
13. Antiseizure Drugs
14. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
15. Anesthetics and Anesthesia Adjuncts
16. Pharmacology of Parkinson's Disease
17. Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists
18. Pharmacology of Migraines

Unit III: Introduction to Autonomic Pharmacology
19. Review of the Autonomic Nervous System
20. Sympathomimetic Drugs
21. Sympatholytic Drugs
22. Cholinergic and Cholinoceptor Inhibiting Drugs
23. Cholinergic Blockers

Unit IV: Pharmacology of Psychiatric Disorders
24. Pharmacology of Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
25. Pharmacology of Depression
26. Pharmacology of Bipolar Disorder
27. Pharmacology of Schizophrenia
28. Pharmacology of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Appendices
A. List of High-Alert Medications
B. Toxicology Effects on the Nervous System
C. Practice Exam I
D. Practice Exam 2
E. Answer Keys