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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


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


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





lifespan


young people with some antidepressants


different ages


- risk of toxicity


benzodiazepines and dementia in older adults

Pharmokinetics:




Pharmogenetics:




Pharmodynamics:


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


Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)



Direct electrical stimulation of the brain, which causes __________



Response rate exceeds _____far superior to other antidepressant medications



Side Effects:


Antidepressant treatment



a seizure of 30-90 seconds.



80%



memory loss

What are the most common reasons for non-compliance with medications?

· Symptoms


· Stigma


· Side effects


· Lack of support


· Culture

What are factors that influence non-compliance?


· Information deficit


· Illiteracy


· Financial concerns


· Fear of addiction


· Overmedicating


· Belief system Cognition (memory deficit; confusion/disorganization)

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