ION CHANNELS AND G PROTEINS

Week 1: Discussion

ION CHANNELS AND G PROTEINS 

This Discussion will allow you the opportunity to engage with your peers to explore the difference between ion channels and G proteins. You will be able to apply this understanding to a specific patient question. 

RESOURCES

Goldin, D. S. (2023). Fast facts for psychopharmacology for nurse practitioners. Springer Publishing.

Chapter 3, “The Brain and Nervous System” (pp. 28–37)

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Please use this resource to check the most up-to-date box warnings, FDA approvals and indications, recommendations for follow-up evaluations, changes, etc.

• To prepare:

Review the Required Learning Resources.

Consider the difference between ion channels and G proteins.

• Post a response answering the following:
• Explain the difference between ion channels and G proteins as they relate to signal transduction and targets of medications.

How would you answer the following patient question:

My grandmother has a mental illness. I have the same genes as her. Will I also get the same mental illness?

Note: Your response needs to be supported and validated by three (3) scholarly peer-reviewed resources located outside of your course Learning Resources.