Unit Award Scheme

75893 MEDICATIONS USED IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	name five anti-depressant medications commonly prescribed today	Student completed work
2	explain what anti-depressant medications are and when are they used	Student completed work
3	list at least three of the common side effects associated with taking anti-depressants	Student completed work
4	name three anti-anxiety medications commonly prescribed today	Student completed work
5	explain what anti-anxiety medications are and when are they used	Student completed work
6	list at least three of the common side effects associated with taking anti-anxiety medications	Student completed work
7	name four stimulant medications commonly prescribed today	Student completed work
8	explain what stimulant medications are and when are they used	Student completed work
9	list at least three of the common side effects associated with taking stimulant medications	Student completed work
10	name five anti-psychotic medications commonly prescribed today	Student completed work
11	explain what anti-psychotic medications are and when are they used	Student completed work
12	list at least three of the common side effects associated with taking anti-psychotic medications	Student completed work
13	name three mood stabilisers	Student completed work
14	explain what mood stabilisers are and when they are used	Student completed work
15	list at least three of the common side effects associated with taking mood stabilisers	Student completed work
16	explain how psychiatric medications are used differently for treating adolescent patients compared to treating adult patients.	Student completed work

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Approved 14 July 2016Level - Level Two