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Which type of neurotransmitter is Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)?
Which type of neurotransmitter is Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)?
What is the primary function of Benzodiazepines?
What is the primary function of Benzodiazepines?
Which factor is NOT considered a neurobiologic cause of mental illness in the text?
Which factor is NOT considered a neurobiologic cause of mental illness in the text?
What does Psychoimmunology study focus on?
What does Psychoimmunology study focus on?
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What principle guides the selection of medication for a client's target symptoms?
What principle guides the selection of medication for a client's target symptoms?
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Why do older adults generally require lower doses of medications compared to younger clients?
Why do older adults generally require lower doses of medications compared to younger clients?
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What is the role of norepinephrine in the body?
What is the role of norepinephrine in the body?
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Which neurotransmitter is implicated in schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety?
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety?
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What effect do antipsychotic drugs have on dopamine receptors?
What effect do antipsychotic drugs have on dopamine receptors?
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What can excess norepinephrine levels lead to?
What can excess norepinephrine levels lead to?
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Which neurotransmitter is affected in Alzheimer's disease due to decreased secretion of neurons?
Which neurotransmitter is affected in Alzheimer's disease due to decreased secretion of neurons?
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What role does serotonin play in the body?
What role does serotonin play in the body?
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What was the primary belief in ancient times regarding sickness?
What was the primary belief in ancient times regarding sickness?
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What aspect did Sigmund Freud focus on in his study of mental disorders?
What aspect did Sigmund Freud focus on in his study of mental disorders?
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What is the main purpose of psychopharmacology?
What is the main purpose of psychopharmacology?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to mental illness in the text?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to mental illness in the text?
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What type of drugs are Chlorpromazine and Lithium primarily classified as?
What type of drugs are Chlorpromazine and Lithium primarily classified as?
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In ancient times, how were mental illnesses often perceived?
In ancient times, how were mental illnesses often perceived?
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Study Notes
Neurotransmitters
- Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter
- Norepinephrine plays a role in the body's "fight or flight" response
- Dopamine is implicated in schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety
- Serotonin plays a role in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep
- Acetylcholine is affected in Alzheimer's disease due to decreased secretion of neurons
Psychopharmacology
- The primary purpose of psychopharmacology is to select medications that target specific symptoms
- The principle guiding medication selection is to target symptoms
- Antipsychotic drugs block dopamine receptors
- Benzodiazepines enhance the effect of GABA, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety
Mental Illness
- In ancient times, mental illnesses were often perceived as a sign of demonic possession or curses
- Sigmund Freud focused on the unconscious mind and childhood experiences in his study of mental disorders
- Psychoimmunology studies the relationship between the nervous and immune systems
- Factors contributing to mental illness include biological, environmental, and psychological factors, but not astrological signs
Medication
- Older adults generally require lower doses of medications compared to younger clients due to age-related changes in metabolism and body composition
- Excess norepinephrine levels can lead to anxiety, insomnia, and hypertension
- Chlorpromazine and Lithium are primarily classified as antipsychotic and mood stabilizer drugs, respectively
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Test your knowledge on the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and drugs that increase its function such as benzodiazepines. Explore the neurobiological causes of mental illness including genetics, heredity, stress, and the immune system's influence on the brain. Learn about psychoimmunology and how psychosocial stressors impact the body's immune response.
