In this discussion board 2, I would like to stimulate your curiosity in the field of

psychopharmacology, let’s start at the beginning. A great place to START!

Please answer all questions on this discussion board

This is an individual or group assignment. Please present in the PowerPoint with visual pictures to
explain to your peers. Initial post by Wed, 2 responses to your peers by Fri, and 2 more responses by
Sunday at midnight to get full credit. Just another reminder: You are required to reply to at least 2 of
your peer’s posts by Friday at midnight, and make sure you have references for anything you
respond to.  Please include references in APA format.

 Describe, define, compare the differences between these two concepts: pharmacokinetics and
pharmacodynamics.
 Discuss, define, compare, and contrast the differences between these two concepts: pharmacogenetics and
pharmacogenomics
 Difference between first pass, half-life, and steady-state?
 Difference between potency, tolerance, and efficacy of drugs?
 Difference between inhibitors and inducers?
 Difference between the therapeutic window and the therapeutic index?
 Difference between upregulation and downregulation of receptors?
 What is the role of P450 enzymes and what role do they play in breaking down psychiatric medications?