Title: Describe the principles of pharmacology for mental health careers.
Course: Mental Health Assisting Careers II (14002-II) > Section: Understanding Pharmacology and Mental Health

Description should include

- fundamentals of medication safety
- forms and routes of medication
- definition of general pharmacological terms, such as trade names, generic names, indications, contraindications, side effects, actions, dosage, and route
- legislation related to medication
- naming and classifications of medication
- medication interactions
- adverse drug reactions
- pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
- mechanism of action
- medication response relationships.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why do medications have multiple names, such as trade names, generic names, and brand names?
- How can understanding pharmacodynamics improve patient care in a behavioral health setting?