pharmacology chapter 14: anxiety drugs

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What is the primary neurotransmitter imbalance associated with Mood disorder?

  • Imbalance of dopamine and norepinephrine (correct)
  • Decrease in acetylcholine
  • Imbalance of serotonin and dopamine
  • Increase in norepinephrine and dopamine

Which type of anxiety disorder involves a fear of crowded places or spaces?

  • Social anxiety disorder
  • Specific phobia
  • Panic Disorder
  • Agoraphobia (correct)

What is the neurotransmitter that is decreased in Parkinson's disease?

  • Dopamine (correct)
  • Norepinephrine
  • Serotonin
  • Acetylcholine

What is the common effect of acetylcholine on the body?

<p>DUMBBELLS &amp; CONTRACTION (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical symptom of anxiety?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of anxiety disorder involves recurrent unexpected panic attacks?

<p>Panic Disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main neurotransmitter involved in psychosis?

<p>Dopamine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of decreased GABA levels on nerve impulses?

<p>It increases nerve impulses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of anxiety in terms of neurotransmitter levels?

<p>Depression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of an imbalance of neurotransmitters on mood?

<p>It can cause mood disorders such as anxiety and depression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is involved in Alzheimer's disease?

<p>Acetylcholine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of anxiety in terms of neurotransmitter levels?

<p>An increase in serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnostic criterion for panic attacks?

<p>At least four of the symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

<p>Recurrent obsessions and compulsions that cause significant distress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

<p>Excessive and uncontrollable anxiety and worry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is derealization?

<p>A feeling of being disconnected from one's body, feelings, and environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which anxiety disorder is characterized by intense fear of being scrutinized in social or public situations?

<p>Social phobia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a feeling of choking or smothering during a panic attack?

<p>Sensations of shortness of breath (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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