What is this audiobook? This is a full psychopharmacology review built specifically for the PMHNP certification exam. It covers every major drug class the ANCC will test you on SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, tricyclics, MAOIs, benzodiazepines, mood stabilizers, first- and second-generation antipsychotics, ADHD medications, and substance use disorder pharmacology.

Who is this for? PMHNP students preparing for the ANCC certification exam. If you're staring at a stack of pharmacology notes and none of it is sticking, this was made for you. It's also useful if you're an FNP, AGNP, PA student, or pharmacy student who needs a solid psych pharm review.

How is this different from other study guides? I made this because I couldn't find what I needed when I was studying. The textbooks were dense and dry. The review courses cost a fortune and still felt like a lecture hall. I wanted someone to just sit down with me and talk through the pharmacology the way a good preceptor would.

What does it actually cover? Here's the chapter breakdown:

Chapters 1–2: Neurotransmitter foundations and CYP450 pharmacokinetics

Chapters 3–7: Depression and anxiety medications: SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, tricyclics, MAOIs, benzodiazepines, buspirone, and esketamine

Chapters 8–10: Bipolar disorder: lithium, anticonvulsant mood stabilizers, and bipolar prescribing logic

Chapters 11–13: Psychotic disorders: first-generation antipsychotics, second-generation antipsychotics, NMS versus serotonin syndrome

Chapter 14: ADHD pharmacology: stimulants and non-stimulants

Chapter 15: Substance use disorder medications: alcohol, opioid, and tobacco pharmacotherapy

Chapter 16: The prescriber's decision framework: pregnancy, geriatrics, and how to approach exam questions