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Why should occupational therapists study psychopharmacology? |
to understand our the possible side-effects of medications that our clients may be on, observe changes in function and work with doctor to adjust if necessary
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What is the role of occupational therapists in medication management with their psychiatric clients? |
OTs can help create a regimen based on needs of clients to help them take medication on time
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What lifespan considerations affect medication used for psychiatric illnesses? -Can be used throughout
-In particular, increased suicide ideation among
- Growing evidence of differential effects at
-New studies demonstrating link between use of
-In older adults, decreased kidney and liver function increases
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lifespan young people with some antidepressants different ages - risk of toxicity benzodiazepines and dementia in older adults |
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Pharmokinetics:
Pharmogenetics:
Pharmodynamics:
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absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs in the body
study of genetic polymorphisms of various drug targets; may eventually help explain individual difference in response to drugs
the mechanisms of action of a drug at its particular target(s); includes both therapeutic and adverse effects |
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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Direct electrical stimulation of the brain, which causes __________
Response rate exceeds _____far superior to other antidepressant medications
Side Effects:
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Antidepressant treatment
a seizure of 30-90 seconds.
80%
memory loss |
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What are the most common reasons for non-compliance with medications? |
· Symptoms · Stigma · Side effects · Lack of support · Culture |
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What are factors that influence non-compliance? |
· Information deficit · Illiteracy · Financial concerns · Fear of addiction · Overmedicating · Belief system Cognition (memory deficit; confusion/disorganization) |
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What are ways OTs can increase compliance of patients with psychotropic medications? · Psycho-education, consisting of informing and teaching the patient/family/caregivers about the ___________ · Supports can be utilized in ________ · Developing rapport and trust with the ___________ · Encourage patient to use a single pharmacy so the pharmacist can become ___________ · Explore physical or technological aids such as pill boxes, checklists, _________ |
need for medication, side effects, best practice about taking it.
family/caretaker/therapy group
patient’s doctors
a source of support
alarms, phone reminders |