For this assignment, you will write a (minimum of 4 pages in length, not including title or reference paper) explaining the mechanism of action for psychiatric drugs.
Paper should include:
Introduction
What is the difference between an agonist, partial agonist, antagonist, and inverse agonist?
Agonist
Partial Agonist
Antagonist
Inverse Agonist
Use an example of a psychiatric drug from each category (agonist, partial agonist, antagonist, and inverse agonist), explaining the mechanism of action.
What is the importance of understanding this foundational level of mechanism of action for medications?
Conclusion
Writing assignment should:
- follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
- be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
- be a minimum of 4 pages in length, not including title or reference page;
- display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics;
- use APA 7th formatting and citation style; and
- use a minimum of 2 references in APA format.
