Drug Types
What does the N stand for in SNRI?
What is Neurephinephrine?
What is the iatrogenic effect?
What is tolerance?
Bridges the synaptic gap
What is a neurotransmitter?
What's the only NDRI?
What is Wellbutrin?
Manifestation of underlying psychopathology
What are target symptoms?
When symptoms or a state of shock occurs after abruptly discontinuing medication
What is withdrawal?
Neurotransmitter that promotes alertness
What is dopamine?
What do hypnotics treat?
What is difficulty sleeping?
Parents with this disorder tend to overreport symptoms in their children
What is depression?
When a patient misses or stops a medication and there are mild symptoms...
What is discontinuation syndrome?
Not enough leads to depression
What is serotonin?
What is a mood stabilizer?
Fancy word for use of multiple medications
What is a polypharmacy approach?
Ideal medication dose needed to alleviate symptoms
What is the therapeutic dose?
Average time required to eliminate one half drug's concentration in the body
What is half life?
What are the two major categories of medication used to treat attention disorders?
What are amphetamine and methylphenidate?
Two key roles for school staff
When one drug enhances the effect of a second drug
What is synergism?
When a drug concentration causes severe side effects, it is referred to as the __________ dose.
What is toxic?