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.
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
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome 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.
Excellent
The 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.
The eight (8) medications provided in the Assignment list are applied to the appropriate agonist on the agonist spectrum.
Excellent
All eight (8) of the medications are accurately applied to the correct agonist on the agonist spectrum.
The concept map is correctly designed and includes creative visual aids.
Excellent
The concept map accurately portrays a concept map design and includes two (2) or more creative visual aids.
Written Expression and Formatting—English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation
Excellent
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.
Written Expression and Formatting: The submission contains an APA format for title page, citations, and reference list.
Excellent
Uses correct APA format for title page, citations, and reference list with no errors.