LIMBIC BRAIN
Plays a major role in processing fear and anxiety.
What is the Amygdala?
Inhibits the reuptake of serotonin
What are SSRIs - Selective Seritonin Reuptake Inhibitors?
A major concern with the patient on Lithium
What are sodium levels and hydration status?
Recommended for short term use, has high p/f abuse
What are benzidiazepines?
Allows for a higher ratio of serotonin to dopamine blockade
What are serotonin dopamine antagonists?
The two structures making up the limbic system.
What are the hippocampus and the amygdala?
Reason SSRIs have fewer side effects
What is SSRIs do not inhibit receptors of other neurotransmitters? (acetylcholine, norepinephrine, histamine)
Monitor Lithium blood levels
What is a Nursing intervention for the patient on Lithium?
Don't drive, don't sign legal papers
What is required patient teaching for pt. taking benzodiazepines?
Agranulocytosis
What is a potential side effect of Clozapine?
Category of drugs that slow the limbic system.
What is antianxiety drugs?
Type of medication that increases norepinephrine and serotonin transmission
What are Serotonin-Norepinephrine Disinhibitors?
Action of anticonvulsants in Mood Disorders
What is the inhibition of enzymes involved in GABA catabolism? (inhibits neural excitability)
Commonly used for panic disorders
What are SSRIs?
Dose related side effect of Clozapine
What are seizures?
Involuntary motor symptoms caused by Haldol (antipsychotic)
What are extrapyramidal symptoms?
Potential complication when MAOIs are taken with medications containing pseudoephedrine
What is hypertensive crisis?
Altered sense of reality
What is psychosis?
Prescribed for anxiety with less p/f for addiction
What is Buspirone?
Adverse effects of muscarinic receptors
What are dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation and tachycardia?
Happens with chronic stress which triggers shrinkage of the hippocampus
What is depression and cognitive impairment?
Action of Tricyclic antidepressants
What is preventing norepinephrine from coming in contact with MAO (monoamine oxidase)?
Medication more effective in rapid cycling bipolar disease
What is Tegretol (Carbamazepine)?
3 short acting sedative hypnotic sleep agents
What are Ambien, Sonata and Lunesta?
Medication useful with noncompliant patients
What is Risperidone IM?