18 Mar Explain the difference between ion channels and G proteins as they relate to signal transduction and targets of medications
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. Additionally, please reply to your peers with additional information and sources to either support or challenge responses.
RESOURCES
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:
o 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.
READING
• Goldin, D. S. (2023). Fast facts for psychopharmacology for nurse practitioners. Springer Publishing.
o Chapter 3, “The Brain and Nervous System” (pp. 28–37)
• Drugs.comLinks to an external site.. (2023). https://www.drugs.com/
Please use this resource to check the most up-to-date box warnings, FDA approvals and indications, recommendations for follow-up evaluations, changes, etc.
