Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. name five anti-depressant medications commonly prescribed today

2. explain what anti-depressant medications are and when are they used

3. list at least three of the common side effects associated with taking anti-depressants

4. name three anti-anxiety medications commonly prescribed today

5. explain what anti-anxiety medications are and when are they used

6. list at least three of the common side effects associated with taking anti-anxiety medications

7. name four stimulant medications commonly prescribed today

8. explain what stimulant medications are and when are they used

9. list at least three of the common side effects associated with taking stimulant medications

10. name five anti-psychotic medications commonly prescribed today

11. explain what anti-psychotic medications are and when are they used

12. list at least three of the common side effects associated with taking anti-psychotic medications

13. name three mood stabilisers

14. explain what mood stabilisers are and when they are used

15. list at least three of the common side effects associated with taking mood stabilisers

16. explain how psychiatric medications are used differently for treating adolescent patients compared to treating adult patients.