18 Questions
Which type of neurotransmitter is Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)?
Inhibitory
What is the primary function of Benzodiazepines?
Induce sleep
Which factor is NOT considered a neurobiologic cause of mental illness in the text?
Nutritional Deficiencies
What does Psychoimmunology study focus on?
The relationship between psychology and immunology
What principle guides the selection of medication for a client's target symptoms?
Effect on client's target symptoms
Why do older adults generally require lower doses of medications compared to younger clients?
To experience therapeutic effects
What is the role of norepinephrine in the body?
Regulating food intake and temperature
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in schizophrenia, mood disorders, and anxiety?
Serotonin
What effect do antipsychotic drugs have on dopamine receptors?
Block dopamine receptors
What can excess norepinephrine levels lead to?
Anxiety disorders
Which neurotransmitter is affected in Alzheimer's disease due to decreased secretion of neurons?
Acetylcholine
What role does serotonin play in the body?
Control food intake and temperature regulation
What was the primary belief in ancient times regarding sickness?
Viewed as displeasure of the Gods or punishment for sins
What aspect did Sigmund Freud focus on in his study of mental disorders?
Psychiatric diagnosis and treatment
What is the main purpose of psychopharmacology?
To develop drugs for the treatment of mental illness
Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to mental illness in the text?
Strong social support
What type of drugs are Chlorpromazine and Lithium primarily classified as?
Antipsychotics and antimanic drugs, respectively
In ancient times, how were mental illnesses often perceived?
As demonic possession or punishment for sins
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
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.
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