Questions and Answers
What are the four types of psychotropic drug categories?
anxiolytic, mood stabilizers, antidepressants, antipsychotic
What is buspirone?
non sedating, non habit forming, do not administer with MAOIs
What are 3 adverse effects of buspirone?
paradoxical anxiety, blurred vision, nausea
If you are depressed, what neurotransmitter is decreased?
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If you are manic, what neurotransmitter is increased?
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What is lithium used for?
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What is lithium's mechanism of action?
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What type of therapeutic index does lithium have?
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What is the main adverse effect of lithium?
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What are the three categories of antidepressants?
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What does SSRI stand for?
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Study Notes
Psychotropic Drug Categories
- Four main categories include anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and antipsychotics.
Buspirone
- Characteristics: non-sedating and non-habit forming.
- Caution: should not be administered with MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors).
Adverse Effects of Buspirone
- Potential side effects: paradoxical anxiety, blurred vision, and nausea.
Neurotransmitter Levels in Mood Disorders
- Depression is associated with decreased norepinephrine (NE) levels.
- Mania is characterized by increased norepinephrine levels.
Lithium
- Primary use: treatment of manic episodes.
- Mechanism of action: potentiates serotonergic neurotransmission.
Lithium Characteristics
- Exhibits a narrow therapeutic index, requiring careful monitoring.
- Main adverse effect includes potential toxicity, especially at elevated blood levels.
Categories of Antidepressants
- Three major categories:
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
- Second-generation antidepressants, including SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors).
SSRIs and SNRIs
- SSRI: stands for serotonin reuptake inhibitors, which help increase serotonin levels in the brain.
- SNRI: stands for serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, targeting both serotonin and norepinephrine receptors.
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