Psychopharmacology Scavenger Hunt Concept Map

Nursing 6630 Psychopharmacologic Approaches to Treatment Week 2: Assignment – Psychopharmacology Scavenger Hunt Concept Map

Agonist concept map

An agonist is a ligand that copies the actions of neurotransmitters and can produce a response whenever triggered. Depending on a receptor, drugs can be grouped into the agonist’s spectrum, which includes agonist, partial agonist, antagonist, and inverse agonist.

Agonist Spectrum
Agonist Definition Example
Full agonist A full agonist that binds to a receptor and activates it. The interaction results in a complete response. Full agonists have a high affinity and are very effective when bound. At the mu-opioid receptor, Oxycodone acts as a full agonist, thereby producing analgesic effects (Kibaly et al., 2021).
Partial agonist Partial agonists can only bind to receptors and have less activated effects. However, partial agonists produce a lower efficacy than a full agonist. Aripiprazole is a partial agonist at the 5-HT1A and DA D2 receptors and is used in the management and treatment of schizophrenia (Cookson & Pimm, 2023).
Antagonist An antagonist binds to a receptor but does not invoke any response. Its main effect is to interfere with and prevent other agonists from activating the receptors. Risperidone is a potent antagonist that blocks D2 and 5-HT2A receptors and is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (Okada et al., 2020).
Inverse agonist

Psychopharmacology Scavenger Hunt Concept Map

 An inverse agonist binds to a receptor and initiates a pharmacological effect opposite to that agonist. At the mu-opioid receptor, naloxone is an inverse agonist, hence used as an antidote for treating opioid overdose (Kassick et al.,2021).

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Medications and type of agonist

Full agonist

Medication Receptor
Oxycodone Mu-Opioid Receptor
Amphetamine Norepinephrine Receptors

 

Partial agonist

Medication Receptor
Brexpiprazole Serotonin 5-HT1A and Dopamine D2
Aripiprazole Dopamine D2 and Serotonin 5-HT1A

 

Antagonist

Medication Receptor
Haloperidol Dopamine D2 Receptor
Risperidone Dopamine D2 and Serotonin 5-HT2A

 

Inverse agonist

Medication Receptor
Naloxone Mu-Opioid Receptor
Pimavanserin Serotonin 5-HT2A Receptor

 

The p450 enzyme systems are the oxidation catalysts responsible for drug absorption, distribution, and metabolization. They reduce drug effects and ensure drugs are absorbed, disturbed, and metabolized in the liver and kidney.

 

References

Cookson, J., & Pimm, J. (2023). Partial agonists of dopamine receptors: mechanisms and clinical effects of aripiprazole, aripiprazole, and cariprazine. BJPsych Advances, 29(2), 145–150.

Kassick, A. J., Wu, M., Luengas, D., Ebqa’ai, M., Tharika Nirmani, L. P., Tomycz, N., … & Averick, S. (2021). Covalently loaded naloxone nanoparticles as a long-acting medical countermeasure to opioid poisoning. ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science, 4(5), 1654-1664.

Kibaly, C., Alderete, J. A., Liu, S. H., Nasef, H. S., Law, P. Y., Evans, C. J., & Cahill, C. M. (2021). The oxycodone in the opioid epidemic: high ‘liking,’ ‘wanting,’ and abuse liability. Cellular and molecular neurobiology, pp. 41, 899–926.

Okada, T., Shioda, K., Makiguchi, A., & Suda, S. (2020). Risperidone and 5-HT2A receptor antagonists attenuate and reverse cocaine-induced hyperthermia in rats. International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, 23(12), 811-820.

 

Psychopharmacology Scavenger Hunt Concept Map

As you continue to learn about psychopharmacology, you will find that medications used to treat mental health conditions are agonists across the spectrum. It will be important for you to recognize some of those medications and how they act on a variety of neurochemicals in different ways to treat the symptoms.

In this Assignment, you will “scavenger” the literature as you research the agonist spectrum and key neurotransmitters and pathways targeted in psychopharmacology. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge as you create a Concept Map exploring each of the agonist spectrum listed below. Support your answers with evidence-based, peer-reviewed scholarly literature. APA style format title page, citations, and references will apply.

Note: You will not set up your Assignment as a paragraph-formatted paper but, instead, as a creative, visually appealing Concept Map.

Resources

 

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To prepare for this Assignment:

  • Review the Learning Resources assigned this week.
  • Review the Concept Map resources.
  • Explore the listed agonist spectrum and consider the action and receptor of each:
    • Agonist
    • Partial agonist
    • Antagonist
    • Inverse agonist

The Assignment

You will submit a concept map exploring the four agonists on the agonist spectrum (agonist, partial agonist, antagonist, and inverse agonist) in which you:

  • Describe the different characteristics of the four agonists and how each mediates distinct biological activities. Include proposed mechanisms and the receptor it is targeting.
  • Identify how the P450 enzyme system plays a role in the body’s absorption, distribution, and clearance of medication.
  • Scavenge the literature after describing each agonist on the spectrum for research that is based on the medications in the table below.
  • Apply the medications to the appropriate agonist on the agonist spectrum in your Concept Map.
 
Medications
Oxycodone
Brexpiprazole
Haloperidol
Naloxone
Aripiprazole
Amphetamine
Risperidone
Pimavanserin

By Day 7 of Week 2

Submit by Day 7 of Week 2.

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Psychopharmacology Scavenger Hunt Concept Map Rubric

NURS_6630_Week2_Assignment_Rubric
NURS_6630_Week2_Assignment_Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts

Concept map explains the four agonists on the agonist spectrum according to different characteristics and mediation of biological activities. Concept map explains the proposed mechanism and receptor it is targeting. Identifies how the P450 enzyme system plays a role in the body’s absorption, distribution, and clearance of medication. Psychopharmacology Scavenger Hunt Concept Map
50 to >36.0 ptsExcellentThe response comprehensively and clearly explains each of the four agonists on the agonist spectrum according to different characteristics and mediation of biological activities. Identifies how the P450 enzyme system plays a role in the body’s absorption, distribution, and clearance of medication. The response comprehensively and clearly explains the proposed mechanism and receptor it is targeting.
36 to >24.0 ptsGoodThe response clearly explains each of the four agonists on the agonist spectrum but is not comprehensive according to different characteristics and mediation of biological activities. . Identifies how the P450 enzyme system plays a role in the body’s absorption, distribution, and clearance of medication; but is not comprehensive. The response clearly explains the proposed mechanism and receptor it is targeting but is not comprehensive.
24 to >11.0 ptsFairThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains each of the four agonists on the agonist spectrum or only discusses three out of the four agonists. The response inaccurately or vaguely explains the proposed mechanism and/or receptor it is targeting. Vaguely or inaccurately identifies how the P450 enzyme system plays a role in the body’s absorption, distribution, and clearance of medication.
11 to >0 ptsPoorThe response inaccurately or vaguely explains two out of four agonists on the agonist spectrum, or the response is missing. The response includes inaccurate and vague examples that do not explain the proposed mechanism and receptor it is targeting, or it is missing. Does not identify how the P450 enzyme system plays a role in the body’s absorption, distribution, and clearance of medication.
50 pts

The eight (8) medications provided in the Assignment list are applied to the appropriate agonist on the agonist spectrum.
30 to >21.0 ptsExcellentAll eight (8) of the medications are accurately applied to the correct agonist on the agonist spectrum.
21 to >12.0 ptsGoodSix to seven (6–7) of the medications are accurately applied to the correct agonist on the agonist spectrum.
12 to >6.0 ptsFairFour to five (4–5) of the medications are accurately applied to the correct agonist on the agonist spectrum.
6 to >0 ptsPoorLess than three (3) of the medications are accurately applied to the correct agonist on the agonist spectrum.
30 pts

The concept map is correctly designed and includes creative visual aids.
10 to >7.0 ptsExcellentThe concept map accurately portrays a concept map design and includes two (2) or more creative visual aids.
7 to >4.0 ptsGoodThe concept map accurately portrays a concept map design and includes less than two (2) creative visual aids.
4 to >1.0 ptsFairThe concept map accurately portrays a concept map design with no inclusion of creative and visual aids.
1 to >0 ptsPoorThe submission does not accurately portray a concept map design.
10 pts

Written Expression and Formatting—English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains a few (one or two) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
3 to >1.0 ptsFairContains several (three or four) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
1 to >0 ptsPoorContains many (five or more) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts

Written Expression and Formatting: The submission contains an APA format for title page, citations, and reference list.
5 to >4.0 ptsExcellentUses correct APA format for title page, citations, and reference list with no errors.
4 to >3.0 ptsGoodContains one or two APA format errors with title page, citations, and reference list.
3 to >1.0 ptsFairContains three or four APA format errors with title page, citations, and reference list.
1 to >0 ptsPoorMissing APA format title page, citations, and/or reference list.
5 pts
Total Points: 100 Psychopharmacology Scavenger Hunt Concept Map