Podcast Episodes

MH | Somatic Disorders

Season 6 Episode 20

1. Core Pathophysiology Somatic illnesses revolve around somatization: unconsciously transferring mental stress into actual bodily symptoms. The most…

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MH | Addiction

Season 6 Episode 19

SUD is a chronic, progressive illness characterized by remissions and relapses. The highest-yield concepts for safe nursing care revolve around recog…

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MH | Mood Disorders

Season 6 Episode 18

1. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Core Concept: Requires ≥2 weeks of sad mood or anhedonia + ≥4 symptoms (weight/sleep changes, fatigue, guilt, poor …

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MH | Schizophrenia

Season 6 Episode 17

1. Core Concept & Presentation Schizophrenia alters thought, perception, and behavior. It stems from genetic and neurochemical imbalances, primarily …

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MH PHARM | Haldol

Season 6

1. Medication Name and Class Haloperidol (Haldol) is a high-potency first-generation (conventional) antipsychotic structurally related to droperidol.…

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MH PHARM | Chlorpromazine [Thorazine]

Season 6

Chlorpromazine (Thorazine): Essential Clinical Profile

1. Mechanism of Action & Pharmacology Chlorpromazine is a first-generation phenothiazine antips…

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MH PHARM | Prolixin [Fluphenazine]

Season 6

Medication Name/Class

Generic/Brand: Fluphenazine / Prolixin DecanoateClass: First-Generation Antipsychotic (Phenothiazine)

2. Mechanism of Action

Block…

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MH PHARM | Perphenazine [Trilafon]

Season 6

1. Medication Name/Class Trilafon (perphenazine). Class: First-Generation Antipsychotic (FGA); Phenothiazine Antiemetic.

2. Mechanism of Action Blocks…

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MH PHARM | Ziprasidone [Geodon]

Season 6

1. Medication Name/Class

Generic/Brand: Ziprasidone (Geodon).Class: Atypical Antipsychotic, Serotonin-Dopamine Antagonist (SDA).

2. Mechanism of Action…

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MH PHARM | Aripiprazole

Season 6

Aripiprazole Overview & Mechanism of Action Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic acting as a partial agonist at dopaminergic D2 and serotonergic…

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