Benzos & Pharmacotherapy
Alteration of these chemicals is the target for pharmacological treatment in mental disturbances.
What is neurotransmitters? (Norepinephrine, Serotonin, Dopamine, Acetycholine, etc.)
An organism's process for maintaining a stable internal environment
What is homeostasis?
A naturally occurring hormone that is excreted by the pineal gland at night as part of the circadian rhythm (can also buy over the counter).
What is Melatonin?
The body prepares for a situation that individual perceives as a threat to survival.
What is fight or flight response?
The expression of stress through physical symptoms that are often manifestations of psychological and emotional distress.
What is Somatization?
Blocks neurotransmitters from binding to its receptor.
What is an Drug Antagonists?
The fluctuation of various physiological and behavioral patterns over a 24 hour cycle.
What is Circadian Rhythms?
The primary classification of drugs used to treat depression?
What is SSRIs? (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
Normal physiological positive energy that motivates individuals and results in positive feelings and purposeful movement.
What is eustress?
Somatic Symptom Disorder treatment modalities.
What is offering support, avoid unnecessary diagnostics, possibly hypnotherapy, and CBT with medication.
Benzodiazepines are used to treat this illness/ disorder.
What is anxiety or panic?
Two vital electrolytes that drive cellular function in the brain.
What is Na and K?
Considered the gold standard as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder but has a narrow therapeutic window.
What is lithium?
These are two mediators of the Stress Response.
What is culture, perception, individual temperament, spirituality, social support, or stressors?
The fear and preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness for at least 6 months.
What is Illness Anxiety Disorder?
Benzodiazepines used for alcohol withdrawal.
What is Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Diazepam (Valium) and Lorazepam (Ativan)?
Brainstem, Cerebellum and Cerebrum
What are the 3 major parts of the brain?
These newer agents are often chosen as first-line treatments over the first-generation antipsychotics due to a more favorable side effect profile.
What is second generation (atypical) antipsychotic drugs?
Techniques that help to manage stress through relaxation.
What is biofeedback, deep breathing exercises, guided imagery, meditation, and mindfulness?
When emotional conflicts or stressors are transferred to physical symptoms; neurological symptoms in the absence of a neurological deficit.
What is Conversion Disorder?
Considered a short acting sedative-hypnotic sleep agent (Z-hypnotics).
What is Zolpidem (Ambien), Zaleplon (Sonata) or Eszopiclone (Lunesta)?
Part of the brain that controls emotions, memory, language and communication.
What is the Cerebrum?
What is Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Amphetamines (Adderall)?
To change the individual's perceptions of stress by reassessing a situation and replacing irrational beliefs.
What is cognitive reframing?
Artificially, deliberately and dramatically fabricate symptoms or self-inflict injury; assume a sick role through deception.
What is Factitious Disorder?