Disorders 1
healthy response to stress that is essential for survival
Anxiety
increases the availability of acetylcholine at neurotransmitter receptor sites in the CNS.
donepezil
neurotransmitter in mood regulation
Serotonin
intensive treatment that involves open therapeutic communication
Therapy
short-term and reversible memory impairment
Delirium
intrusive thoughts of unrealistic obsessions and tries to control these thoughts with compulsive behaviors
Obsessive compulsive disorders
benzodiazepine is often used to manage anxiety disorders, provide sedation before surgery, or treat acute seizures.
lorazepam (Ativan)
what neurotransmitter deficiency is liked to depression
Norepinephrine
exposure to bright light to treat seasonal affective disorder
fear of something
-phobia
mood disorder can occur during specific seasons, often in the winter months, due to reduced sunlight exposure
seasonal affective disorder
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD by increasing serotonin levels in the brain
sertraline (Zoloft)
Altered level of this neurotransmitter are associated with both mania and depression in bipolar disorder
dopamine
induce seizure activity while the client is anesthetized
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
eat large quantities of food over a short period of time, inappropriate compensatory behaviors to rid the body of the excess calories.
Bulimia nervosa
client has psychotic thinking or behavior present for at least 6 months
Schizophrenia
serotonin receptor blockade, treatment of bipolar disorders, and can cause lithium toxicity
Lithium carbonate
Chronic stress can increase the levels of this hormone and can cause mood disturbances
cortisol
noninvasive therapy that uses magnetic pulsations to stimulate the brain's cerebral cortex
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (RTMS)
Eating nonfood items like dirt, soap or paint chips as if they were food
PICA
disorder is characterized by intense mood swings, including episodes of severe irritability or anger, particularly in children and adolescents
disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)
atypical antipsychotic is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat depression and anxiety
quetiapine
part of the brain is involved in emotional regulation and is implicated in mood disorders
limbic system
therapy is designed to help individuals process traumatic memories and reduce distress through guided eye movements
Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR)
Inability to recall personal information related to traumatic or stressful events
amnesia