Latrina’s Psycho-pharmacology Book
With a focus on Evidence-Based Practices, Latrina’s PMHNP Medication Book provides Clinical Pearls for each Medication Selection, Dosing, Monitoring and Managing Potential Side Effects.
Written for NPs, PMHNPs, RNs, LPCs
Learn the warning signs of Overdose symptoms
Learn to diagnose different disorders effectively
Learn a unique 10-step approach to Managing Side Effects
Ideal For NPs, PMHNPs, RNs, LPCs
Whether you're a seasoned mental health professional or just starting your career, this resource will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
Clinically focused
Includes dosage adjustments based on patient factors (age, weight, liver/
kidney function), therapeutic drug monitoring (e.g., lithium levels, valproic acid levels).
Features case studies of patients with comorbid medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease), substance abuse, or treatment-resistant
depression.
Utilizes decision trees based on DSM-5 criteria, symptom severity, and
patient preferences for selecting appropriate medications (e.g., GAD-7
algorithm for anxiety)
Evidence based
Emphasizes treatment outcomes based on studies like the
STAR*D trial for depression and NIMH-funded research on
bipolar disorder.
Includes findings from large-scale randomized controlled
trials (e.g., CATIE trial for schizophrenia), meta-analyses
(e.g., Cochrane reviews on antidepressants)
Utilizes tools like Cochrane Collaboration's risk of bias
assessment to evaluate study methodology, and GRADE (Grades of
Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) to
assess the quality of evidence
comprehensive
Explains how medications interact with neurotransmitter
systems (e.g., serotonin, dopamine) and how they are absorbed,
distributed, metabolized, and eliminated by the body
Covering antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs), mood
stabilizers (lithium, valproic acid), anxiolytics
(benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines), and stimulants
(methylphenidate, amphetamine).
Addressing potential interactions between psychotropic medications
and other commonly prescribed drugs (e.g., antihypertensives, anti
inflammatory agents), as well as the risk of polypharmacy.
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Latrina’s PMHNP Medication Book FAQs
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