Psychotropic Medications and Neurotransmitters
By Lucie Cutler
In this animated object, learners examine how psychotropic medications act on neurotransmitter systems to achieve their desired effect.
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This is a great way to learn because it involves more senses. Nursing students need to learn so much and it is impossible to have praxis for all theory, this kind of resource helps. According to various research, we remember 10% of what we read, 20% of what we hear, 30% of what we see graphically, 50% of what we see and hear, 70% of what we discuss with others, 80% of what we experience personally and 90% of what we say and do (cited Smith T. 2009, An Incomplete Guide: Engaging primary care physicians in primary care improvement. BCMA.p.12).Posted by margie wiebe on 11/7/2009 12:00:00 AM Reply