What are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
100
Activation of the alpha-1 receptor in these physiologic responses
What are vasoconstriction and pupillary dilation?
100
Neurotransmitters involved in depression
What are norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine?
100
These two areas of the brain are strongly associated with anxiety
What are the limbic system and the reticular formation?
200
The four phases of pharmacokinetics
What are absorption, digestion, metabolism and elimination?
200
Also known as the adrenergic system
What is sympathetic nervous system?
200
Activation of the beta-1 adrenergic receptor results in these physiologic results
What are increased HR and contractility?
200
The side effects for this class of antidepressants includes anticholinergic effects and orthostatic hypotension
What are TCAs?
200
This class of drugs was used since the early 1900's but have been largely replaced because of their high potential for psychological and physical dependence
What are the barbiturates?
300
How much of a drug reaches its site of action
What is bioavailability?
300
Also known as the cholinergic nervous system
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
300
Activation of the beta-2 receptor results in these physiologic responses?
What are vasodilation, bronchodilation, and relaxation of uterine smooth muscle tissue?
300
This atypical antidepressant is also prescribed for smoking cessation
What is bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
300
The names of the drugs in this class end in "-pam" and are widely prescribed for anxiety disorders, insomnia, muscular disorders, and seizures
What are benzodiazepines?
400
The enzyme system in the liver that is responsible for biotransformation
What is the Cytochrome P450 system?
400
Physiologic changes include dilation of pupils, increase of HR and contractility of the heart, and dilation of airways
What is sympathetic nervous system response?
400
What is a side effect of beta blockers?
What is bronchoconstriction?
400
This class of antidepressants is reserved for patients who have not responded to TCAs or SSRI because it interacts with tyramine containing foods
What are MAOIs?
400
This mood stabilizing drug has a very narrow therapeutic window
What is lithium?
500
What the drug does to the body
What is pharmacodynamics?
500
The "3Ds" and "SLUD" of the parasympathetic nervous system response
What are decreased HR, diameter of airways, diameter of pupils and salivation, lacrimation, urination, and defecation/digestion
500
What type of medication is used to induce mydriasis (dilation of the pupil)?
Hint: name type of receptor and whether it's an agonist or antagonist
What is an alpha-1 receptor agonist?
500
This class of antidepressants may have a compliance issue because it causes decreased libido
What are SSRIs?
500
These side effects include acute dystonia, akathisia, parkinsonism, and tardive dyskinesis