The Neuropsychology of Psychopharmacology (Contemporary Neuropsychology)
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (880 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B015QN3XIQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Although most neurological and psychiatric professionals are well versed in medicinal agents, many remain uninformed about current pharmacologic practices that may have positive or negative neuropsychological impact. This text serves as an up-to-date reference for clinicians and researchers, covering current practices and advances in pharmacological interventions for psychiatric and neurological presentations and the pharmacologic mechanisms that influence the actions of the central nervous system and b
Key Topics: Foundational principles and concepts relevant to pharmacology, including: agent selection, addressing symptoms, physiological factors, and treatment guidelines Pharmacological principles of pharmacokinetics and drug uptake Comparison of positive and negative outcomes of drug interactions Specific practices in pharmacology, including comparative efficacy of agents as well as differential selection based on symptom constellation " . From the Back Cover "The use of pharmacological interventions to
Dean served as distinguished visiting faculty at the Staff College of the National Institute of Mental Health. Noggle holds a BA in psychology from the University of Illinois at Springfield and completed his MA and PhD at Ball State University with specialization in clinical neuropsychology. Noggle has published more than 300 articles, book chapters, encyclopedia entries, and rese