Neurotransmitters
Which condition experiences increased Dopamine?
Schizophrenia
__________ treat delusions and hallucinations
Antipsychotics
Typical antipsychotics treat what kind of symptoms? Positive or negative
Positive
Constipation and dry mouth are symptoms of what type of side effect?
Anticholinergic
Which two medications require blood monitoring for levels?
Lithium & Depakote
Which condition experiences decreased GABA?
Anxiety
____________ improve mood
Antidepressants
Agitation, delusions, grandiosity, & insomnia are examples of what kind of symptoms?
Positive schizophrenia symptoms
Dystonia is an example of what kind of side effects?
EPS
Name an antianxiety with high abuse potential
lorazepam, alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, clorazepate, temazepam
Which condition can experience both decreased norepinephrine and decreased serotonin?
Depression
______ & _______ slow down runaway thinking
Mood stabilizers and Anticonvulsants
Typical antipsychotics can also treat _______ & _______
Bipolar d/o (mania), Delirium/Dementia, Tourettes
Akathisia
Which nonbenzodiazepine is used for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Buspar
Which condition experiences decreased acetylcholine?
Alzheimers
_________ calm anxiety
Antianxiety (anxiolytic)
Atypical antipsychotics block certain dopamine receptors and ______
Serotonin and Norepinephrine
A sudden high fever and muscular rigidity may indicate what syndrome?
NMS
Which drug class can be used as an off-label use for anxiety?
Beta Blockers or antihistamines
What does LAI stand for?
Long Acting Injectable
What are the two types of antipsychotics?
Typical and Atypical
_______ & _______ can be side effects of antipsychotics
Anticholinergic & EPS
Name two symptoms of serotonin syndrome
Mental confusion, agitation/anxiety, low grade fever, hallucinations, diaphoresis, tremors
What should you teach your patient to avoid while taking an anti-anxiety medication?
Alcohol (CNS depressant)