Agonist Functionality

1-Explain the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action of psychopharmacologic agents, including how partial and inverse agonist functionality may impact the efficacy of psychopharmacologic treatments.

2-Compare and contrast the actions of g couple proteins and ion gated channels.

3-Explain how the role of epigenetics may contribute to pharmacologic action.

4-Explain how this information may impact the way you prescribe medications to patients. Include a specific example of a situation or case with a patient in which the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner must be aware of the medication’s action.