Neurobiology and Pharmacotherapy PDF

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This document discusses various medications used in neurobiology and their impacts. It details different classes of drugs and their intended uses, focusing on treatments for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. It also covers potential side effects and important considerations.

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Neurobiology and Pharmacotherapy Short term Bipolar ↑ ↑ Antidepressants I Anxiety - in patient end in"am" or Antianxiety is Hypnotic...

Neurobiology and Pharmacotherapy Short term Bipolar ↑ ↑ Antidepressants I Anxiety - in patient end in"am" or Antianxiety is Hypnotic Medications Benzodiapines for (short term anxiety or panic - - Diazepam (Valium) - Benodpinsom -Furazepam (Dalm) Clonazepam (Klonopin) - - TamzepHeston Trazdam Halon) Alprazolam (Xanax) - - Bas for Alcoho - LorazepamtAtivan) - Chlordzepidlibum) -DiazepamValu Temazeam Hestori) - - - TorazepamCattva of class of medications used for their primarily sediative ,anti anxiety muscle , relaxant,and anticonvulsant properties.They enhance the Effect of the Neurotransmitter acid (GABA) gamma-aminobutyric effect in the brain producing a calming Side Effects - Drowsiness - Dizziness Fatigue Confusion Memory Impairment - - Physical dependence is Tolerance wh long-term use - I -Risk ofoverdose especially , when combined wit a ↑ p+ 2 Special Considerations Dependence and Withdrawal · - Benzodiazepines can cause physical dependence withdrawal symptoms wel prolonged use , leading to when discontinued o Tolerance Over time the body may require higher - doses to achieve the same therapeutic effect " Risk of Overdose when combined rol other central nervous -Especially like alcohol or opiods system depressants Melatonin Receptor Agonists Ramelteon (Rozere · · Doxepin (Silenor) - Orexin receptor antagonists (promote sleep surovexant ~ Hemborexant Buspirone (tuSpar) - Serotonin Morepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors · Desvenlafaxine (Pristia and choice Duloxetino (Cymbalta) · Levomilnacipranfettima) · Venlafaxine (Effexor) · oftwo work by increasing the levels They - : Serotonin norepinephrine Neurotransmitters in the brain are often Thesechemicals help regulate mood and - imbalanced in individuals with depression or anxiety Side Effects - naused dizziness - - insomnia - increased sweating mouth dry - - sexual dysfunction SSRTsebra ( is , favorable Least of effects amount side side effect - escitalopram (Lexapro) bloodtestTo ) wo fluoxetineProzac) lend in ine) - paroxetine Paxil) - sertralinezolift) side Effects - nausea Insomnia - or drowsiness libido ,difficulty reaching organism Sexual dysfunction(decreased - Dry Mouth - Increased - sweating Dianhea - loss) weight changelgain or - - headache first few - risk of increased anxiety in the week ( weeks patient will feel worse first I I effects of drug - - 4 toowks to receive positive Tricyclic Antidepressants (Stronger Suit block the reuptake of serotonin & and They 1 nonepinephrine inpresynaptic terminalsiless commonly used due tose but still used for depression Amitriptyline - end in "tyline) - Imipramine (Tofranill Hotriptyline (Pamelor) - MAUI Inhibitors Antidepressants - who do not respond to - used with patients Stodrestrictions other treatments don't work Phenelzine (Mardil) - Tranylcypromine (Parnate - side effects still need to know ? - Abmpt cessation can result in antidepressant discontinuation syndrome Anxiety , agitation insomnia chills diaphoresis , - , , , headache initability , malaise, nausea Sexual dysfunction, insomnia weight gain - Avoid foods high In Tyramine lagedcheeset) - smoked or processed meats , such as not dogs, , bacon, corned beef or smoked fish bologna - Pickled or fermented foods ,such as sauerkraut , Kimichi ,Tofu - sauces: soy sauce, Shrimp sauce, fish sause , Atypical Antidepressants that work in various ways and often Diverse group · don't work used whenother meds Common Atypical Antidepressants Bupropion (Wellbutrin) : Affects dopamine Shoepinephrine o often used for depression and smoking cessation Mirtazapine (Remeron) : Increases serotonin and noepinephrine · often used in individuals rol depression and insomnia -Trazodone : Often prescribed as a sleep did in addition to treating depression Beta Blockers (for Anxiety) children > - cuse for cardiovascular but can also be effective in of rapid heart rate, symptoms , such as anxiety treating and the adrenaline epinephrine) tremors , = sweating ; blocks Propanolol (Inderal · · Atenolol (Tenoumin) Antihistamines (For Anxiety) set sedative effects some can generallyYetatallergiesa promoting relaxation can cause drowsiness isnort term Hydroxyzine Wistaril Atarax) · , Serotonin Syndrome Sectionin Syndrome potientally life-threatening A - drug induced condition caused by too much serotonin in the synapses of the brain (MGOI , SNRI, SSRI) Mood Stabilizer (Bipolar, Schizophrenia) - Lithium (Eskalith , Lithobid) - Anticonvulsant Medications L valproate (Depakote, Depakene) carbamazepine (Equetra, Tegretol ↳ Lamotrigine (Lamictal) Lithium (some require higher dosage) - mood stabilizer treats thanothers , bipolar disorder Brand names Eskalith, Eskalith Ch Lithobid - safe blood level 0 6-1 2 mEglmlo Lithium.. can happen when level is 1 5 or higher. toxicity. severe leves have to come back to checks as Teaching avoid low sodium diets - and dehydration because this can increase the risk of lithium - avoid over the counters prescription toxicity pain meds that contain NSAIDS/exibuprofennaproxen) caffeinated beverages - avoid excessive as coffected , cola; or energy drinks such Effects Common Side - Headache Dizziness or dowsiness - Dry mouth- in appetite Increased Nausealvomiting change thirst - - - Diawhea - hand tremors Increased - urination p+ 2 Lithium Toxicityseverecanreadseath include tremor, increased reflexes, maytrouble - a walking kidney , problems, altered LOG diawhea, muscle weakness , severe nausea , vomiting of coordination) - , confusion and ataxia (loss , Medications /Schizophrenia ,Bipolar Antipsychotic severe Depression First better treatment (severe generation - - second generation (atypical) - -fewer Se - medications used to manage psychosis symptoms, such nallucinations as , and delusions , disorganized thinking , First Generation (Conventional) (Antipsychotic First developed and primarly effective at reducing psychosis (hallucinations, delusions) - of positive symptoms common - Haloperidol (Haldol) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) Fluphenazine (Prolixin) Thioridazine (Wellavil) Side Effects usess Schizophrenia - Acute Psychosis - Agitation - Severe behavioral problem - Extrapyramidal Sedation movement disorders including tremors , rigidity, bradykinesia, movements - , and tardive dyskinesia (involuntary - sedation weight gain - effects (dymouth , constipation, plured vision) anticholinergic - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndromerare but serious - - Extrapyramidal Symptoms (AM ScoresholdsI * management Acute ; muscle twitches or involuntary Dyskinesias - moves reactions Have to stop med Dystonic - to abnormal muscle contractions leading unvoluntaryand movement (twisting treatment ; Anticholergentic posture Antihistemine - tardive dyskinesian involuntary , repetitive movements that may developafterlongtermantipsyot to in end in zine DeutetrapezineAusedo ↳albenazine (Ingrezza) movements Tongue due to dopamine receptor Parksonism ; resemble Parkinson of movementa bradykinsastroness - blockage itremor ait to direct musclesia state of inner - Akinosiainnable to be in restlessness and uncontrollable urge sit still constant motion - pacing inability to , ; rare but potential -Neuroleptic Malignant syndrome characterized by severe muscle life threatening condition mental , altered feer, rigidity , and autonomic high instability Second Generation (Atypical) Produce fewer extrapyramidal side effects - - often chosen as first-line treatment due to lower extrapyramidal side effects Prominent D2(dopamine) and 5/serotonin - Drugs Side Effects clozapine(Clozan) - Risperidone (Risperdal) - -Schizophrena b disorder - major depressive - Quetiapinel Seroquel) - initability associated / autism - Olanzapine (zyprexal - weight gain - - metabolic syndrome blood cholesterol) sugars Ziprasidone (Geodon) (increased - - sedation Aripiprazole Ablity) - - - hormone changes -Less risks of EPS compared - Paliperidone (Invega) to typical antipsychotics Eloperidone (fanapt) - - Curasidone (Latuda) Asenapine (Saphris) - Brexipiprazole (Rexultil - Cariprazine (Vaylar - - Lumateperone (Caplyta) AIMs Assessment AbnormalInvoluntaryMovementsclinicalrating See all - (EPs) evaluating extrapyramidal symptoms and quantify abnormal - Alms is designed to identify can arise from the use movements that involuntary of antipsychotics - Anxiolytics Benzodiazepins , Buspirone Medication for ADHD Stimulants -Methlphenidate (Ritalin , Concerta - -Amphetamines (Adderall ,Vyanese) - Atomoxetine (Strattera - GuanfacinelIntunir) Clonidine (Kapray) - Medication for Alzheimer's Disease-cognitive Enhancers Choline sterase Inhibitors /slow destruction of acetycholine · ↳ Donpezil(Aricept ↳ Galantamine (Mazadynd Rivastigmine(Exelon oGlutamate-blocking agent L Memantine (Namenda, Mamenda XR) Herbal Treatment but L be positive may may lack safety is efficacy FDA data remains Hack of regulation by Examplesist z wartomid on depression tlanziety) Mental Status Examination tool to evaluate patients structured assessment psychological functioning - emotional and Cognitive, , & components Appearance ~ Behavior - Speech - - Mood and Affect - Thought Process - ThoughtContent - Perception Cognition - - Insight Judgement - Chapter - Cultural Western Tradition found in - Identity individuality -values Autonomy (Independence (Self-reliance - Mind body-separate entities - Disease hasmeasurable a cause, treatment is aimed at the cause Time is linear - Success is obtained in preparing for the future Eastern Tradition basis for - family identity Body-mind-spirit one entity - circular and Time is recurring -Born into a fateiduty to comply Diseased caused by fluctuations in opposing - Indigenous Cultureon forces - places significance place of humans innatural would - Basis of identity is the tribe in relation to other - Person is an entity only - Disease-lack of harmony between individual environment Culturally Congment Care and Associated Competencies five of effective culturally care · constructs I Cultural Awareness 2) Cultural knowledge cultural encounters I Cultural skill Cultural desire Chapter C /Legal Ethical Considerations) Ethics : beliefs about what - study of philosophicalor in society is considered right wrong Bioethics' to ethical dilemmas - used in relation health care surrounding Ethical Dilemma : two or more cources ofaction conflict between - 6 Principles of Bioethics self nights - Autonomy ; - Beneficence ; promote good - nonmaleficence; no harm - Justice ; Distribute resources or care equally - Fidelity ; maintaining loyalty's commitment truthfull Veracity ; being - Evolving Ethical Issues in Psychiatric Care Pharmacogenetic Testing · Lissue of normaleficence : If tests are not useful ,then potential harm outweighs benefits Predictive o Psychiatry could Genetic Lstigmatization :an testing individual from prevent getting a job L issue of autonomy ; right to know or not know Hospital Admission Procedures patientordian Admission Voluntary : sought by commitment: without Involuntary patient's consent ill mentally - to self other danger or - - disabled gravely in need of treatment illness prevents - voluntary help seeking unvoluntary commitment : otmergency commitment (temporary admission) person confused or dementedemergency admission 72 hours ↳ generally Due Process Commitment in Involuntary don't of habeas corpus Lused when patients believe they have been held without just cause doctrine Least restrictive alternative · or restrictive action the least drastic taking & Tort Law Tottiany wrongful act intentional , or accidental , that results in to another an injury - Intentional fort ; willful or intentional acts LASSault Invasion of privacy Battery ↳ Defamation of character LFalse Imprisonment Islander or libel) unintental tort junintended acts anst ag - another that produce injury or harm negligence umalpractice

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