Application of Course Knowledge: Answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
Provide a 3-5 sentence paraphrased summary of the assigned neurotransmitter purpose and function.
Link the assigned neurotransmitter to a psychiatric diagnosis or diagnoses.
Discuss associated symptoms of the selected diagnosis or diagnoses. Determine if each symptom is related to an excess or deficiency in the neurotransmitter.
Identify a drug class that treats the disorder. Discuss whether recommended medications are agonists or antagonists. Explain how the medication impacts the clinical signs and symptoms (treats the diagnosis).
Integration of Evidence: Integrate relevant scholarly sources as defined by program expectations
Cite a scholarly source in the initial post.
Cite a scholarly source in one faculty response post.
Cite a scholarly source in one peer post.
Accurately analyze, synthesize, and/or apply principles from evidence with no more than one short quote (15 words or less) for the week.
Include a minimum of two different scholarly sources per week. Cite all references and provide references for all citations.
