Pharmacological and combined treatment options for the management of insomnia in the integrated care environment are discussed. Specific drugs, including benzodiazepines, the Z drugs, and other sedative hypnotics are covered in detail.
Dr. Hoover discusses common anxiety presentations in the integrated care environment and covers both pharmacological and psychological management strategies for the psychological practitioner.
The pharmacological management of attention deficit disorder is discussed. Stimulant and non-stimulant drugs are covered, including indications, contraindications, doses, side effects, and appropriate age ranges.
Dr. Sammons discusses pharmacological management of depression in the integrated care environment. Common classes of antidepressants are discussed, including specific drugs, indications, contraindications, doses, and side effects. Combined management is addressed.
Dr. Sammons outlines the Behavioral Healthcare Consultant’s role in collaborating in the prescription of psychotropic drugs.
Dr. Sammons discusses the medical management of obesity, including definitions and medical and surgical approaches for overweight and obesity.
In this presentation, Dr. Sammons presents a survey of drugs used to treat common medical conditions including cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes. Doses, indications, contraindications, and side effects are covered.
Dr. Sammons presents an overview of medications commonly used in the management of both Type I and Type II diabetes in the integrated care environment. Diagnosis, ADA treatment recommendations, and drug classes are discussed, including insulin, sulfonylureas, biguanides, and glucagon-like-peptide agonists.
Dr. Sammons presents an overview of medications commonly used in the management of hypertension, including beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Indications, doses, and side effects are covered.