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Explain the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action of psychopharmacologic agents. Describe what an agonist, partial agonist, antagonist, and...

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  1. Explain the agonist-to-antagonist spectrum of action ofpsychopharmacologic agents. Describe what an agonist, partialagonist, antagonist, and inverse agonist are. List one or twomedications in each of these categories.
  2. What is a G-protein-linked receptor?
  3. Explain how this information may impact the way you prescribemedications to patients. Include a specific example of a situationor case with a client in which you must be aware of themedication’s action.

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Agonist is a substance or drug which binds with the recepter and produce same cellular effect as that of naturally occuring neurotransmitters and hormones mimiking their action example salbutamol beta 2 agonist produces smooth muscle relaxation Antagonist will interact with the recepter and will block the effects of naturally occuring hormones and neurotransmitters example Ranitidine Antagonist to Histamine H2 receptor reduces the acid secretion in stomach    See Answer
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