Benzodiazepines
Name 2 indications for benzodiazepines
Anxiety disorders, insomnia, acute status epilepticus, induction of amnesia, spastic disorders, seizure disorders, and agitation. Non-FDA-approved administration of benzodiazepines is commonly found in the field of psychiatry- Indications here include Tourette's syndrome, delirium, delirium tremens, sleep disorders, and "abnormal movements associated with medications.
This medication has been found to have more profound effects on the QT interval
Citalopram (Celexa)
The DSM-5 classifies ___ number of disorder
157
All antipsychotics work on the neurotransmitter ____
Dopamine
This theorist believed that human behavior is influenced by the unconscious thoughts, memories and urges
Sigmund Freud
Benzodiazepines work on the inhibitory NT ___
GABA
SSRI's are metabolized on the _____ in the liver
Cytochrome P450
Alzheimer's and dementia are classified within ___ in the DSM
Major Neurocognitive Disorders
A decrease of dopamine in this pathway leads to NEGATIVE symptoms in patients with schizophrenia; often seen in depression, catatonia, mania, schizophrenia
Mesocortical pathway
This era involved the return of magic and demonology
Era of Alienation
Has a relatively fast half life, commonly used for patients in alcohol withdrawal
Diazepam
This medication is considered teratogenic in pregnancy due to severe effects on the fetus' developing heart
Paroxetine (Paxil)
The individual fears or avoids these situations because of thoughts that escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of developing panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms.
Agoraphobia
An increase in this NT is associated with mania, schizophrenia, arousal, and anxiety
Norepinephrine
19th and 20th century
This medication has one of the slowest half-life's in this class of medications of approximately 30-40 hours
This is the black box warning for almost ALL SSRI's
controlled trials of antidepressant medications found an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among children and adolescents taking antidepressant medications relative to placebo
A discrete period of intense fear or discomfort, in which four or more of the following symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes
Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate
Sweating
Trembling or shaking
Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering
Feeling of choking
Chest pain or discomfort
Nausea or abdominal distress
Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint
Derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached from oneself)
Fear of losing control or “going crazy”
Fear of dying
Paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensation)
Chills or hot flushes.
Panic Attack
An inhibitory neurotransmitter, associated with sleep, appetite, emotional balance
GABA
This theory believed that emotional responses could be conditioned
Pavlov
Benzodiazepines are primary excreted by the _____
Kidneys
A life threatening consequence of excess serotonin. Findings may include agitation, tachycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia, hyperreflexia, tremor, nausea, vomiting, and clonus.
Serotonin syndrome
PTSD is classified with ___ disorders
An increase in this NT has been linked with depression and some Major Neurocognitive Disorders (Alzheimers, Dementia)
Acetylcholine
Heath conditions
characterized by alterations in thinking, moodcharacterized by alterations in thinking, mood
&/or behavior associated with distress &/or&/or behavior associated with distress &/or
impaired functioning
Mental disorders