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Learning Objectives
Outline the history of pharmacology in psychiatry.
Describe the action and use of typical antipsychotics.
Compare and contrast the various atypical antipsychotics.
Evaluate class-wide adverse effects of antipsychotics.
Identify available antidepressant medication and their use in the treatment of major depression.
Discuss potential adverse effects and warnings associated with antidepressants.
Describe medications used in the management of bipolar disorder.
Assess the role of antidepressants in the management of anxiety disorders.
Discuss the use of benzodiazepines for the treatment of anxiety.
Review available pharmacotherapy to incorporate into the treatment of substance use disorders.