discuss the history, chemistry and pharmacology of the barbiturate class of hypnotics.
Assignment
complete research assignment
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Trevor inquired about some older hypnotics, like chloral hydrate which lead to a discussion of their origins and usage. The structures were compared to some common compounds like chloroform and carbon tetrachloride. Besides the barbiturates in general, we examined the structure and mode of action of some newer hypnotics, like ambien
discuss using case histories, 4 reasons for sleep disorders. Discuss the stages of sleep and some common sleep disorders, other than insomnia. Relate reasons and causes of sleep disorders.
Assignment
report dus on thursday re. antipsychotics
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
we were able to relate the case histories of persons resulting in a sleep disorder to some causes. Discussion involved treatment other than pharmacological as a starter.
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
