discuss the receptor binding of this drug, it derivation from phenerzine, its side effects caused by specific binding and the current, limited use of the drug.
also researched the effect of electroconvulsant therapy, its mode of action and how it might effect the brain tissue.
Assignment
read report on atypical antipsychotics
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Interesting discussion and computer research into electroconv. therapy. Also discussed the effectss on dopamine of drugs like cocaine and how the antipsy. are tested using cocaine induced psycosis
discuss the receptor binding of this drug, it derivation from phenerzine, its side effects caused by specific binding and the current, limited use of the drug.
also researched the effect of electroconvulsant therapy, its mode of action and how it might effect the brain tissue.
Assignment
read report on atypical antipsychotics
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Interesting discussion and computer research into electroconv. therapy. Also discussed the effectss on dopamine of drugs like cocaine and how the antipsy. are tested using cocaine induced psycosis
discuss the chemistry of phenothiazine and the chemistry and mode of action of the first antipsychotic-chlorpromazine
Assignment
na/
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
15
Lesson Comments
trevor was 30 min. late. We were only able to briefly discuss the chemistry of the parent molecule, pheothizine and look at chlorpromazine from a chemical viewpoint.
Discuss the chemistry of dopamine and the effects dopamine has on specific areas of the brain.
relate the dopamine receptors to those effects based on the area of the brain affected. Concentrate on the frontal cortex. Relate how the typical and atypical antipsychotics work by binding to and being antagonistic to the D2 receptors.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
trevor was very attentive and had, as usual, good questions. He finally turned in both assig. due, albeit a week late. I will discuss the assig.with him on fri.
Discuss the action of serotonin on behavior and mood Discuss the transmission of nerve impulse through a synapse which secretes a specific chemical like serotonin.
with this as a base- lead into areas of the brain which are affected and what those affects are.
How certain drugs will influence the concentrations of serotonin and by doing so, the effects.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Had a very productive and interesting session. Georgia is attentive and asks really good questions. No holding back on anything.
Briefly discuss the symptoms and signs associated with both disorders as psychotic disorders.
relate the behavior patterns and manifestations of both.
This wil lead into a discussion of dopamine and antipsychotic drugs
Assignment
complete both assign.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
20
Lesson Comments
Trevor was late again , by 40 minutes. Only briefly able to discuss both syndromes but it will be sufficient to examine drug pharmacology.
discuss the defilniltions of psychosis and the major characteristics which are found when an individual is diagnosed as psychotic. Read an abstract regarding a patient and the eventual change in diagnosis after years of treatment. Discuss difficulty in diagnosis and threrfore the difficulty in treatment. Concentrate on hallucinations and dellusions
Assignment
3 questions to answer on benzodiazepen
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
This was a very interesting discussion, With Trevor contributing quite a bit. Still have to push him to turn in his assignments, even though he promises, when they are given, to turn them in on time.
Read about and discuss the varied subsets of receptors which are involved in the binding of benzo's and the subsequent binding of GABA to the receptor, with the associated reactions. How the different subsets will cause a different response, from anti anxiety to muscle relation to antispasosis.
Look specifically at librium and valium, their uses and history as well as the adverse affects and the degree of tolerance and dependence. Compare the structure to the barbituric acid molecule which preceded it.
Assignment
Paper due on Mon
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We looked at the chemistry of the general molecule and the additional and substitutions which create the differing responses of the benzodiazepines. Discussed the possibilities of dependence and tolerance and the recommendations of the WHO. Trevor seems to want to learn about the actions and receptor alignments.
discuss and outline some intro material- what Georgia would be interested in. A discussion of her profile and how we can find out more about the workings of and the side effects of many of the drugs used.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
very loose and informal class. Looked at a list of her medications and started to work on their actions.
