PSYN 3125

Students will examine, develop and apply the principles of safe psychotropic medication administration. They will learn theory with a focus on classes of psychotropic medications, assessments and evaluation in relation to mental health and addictions nursing within the context of acute and community care. Students will be introduced to a variety of drug classes and will learn about uses of drugs, pharmacologic and therapeutic effects, side effects, adverse effects, safe dosage ranges, nursing considerations, monitoring of clients, and documentation. Students will also learn about prescribing authority related to specific medications to treat chronic drug addiction.