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Anxiety Flashcards

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name some of the clinical uses of hypnotics and anxiolytics

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  • Relief of anxiety states
  • Induction of sleep (relief of insomnia)
  • Sedation and amnesia before medical procedures
  • Control of withdrawal states in addiction such as delirium tremens
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Severe behaviour disturbance
  • Benzodiazepines ca also be used for the treatment of epilepsy
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what controls the sleep wake cycle (circadian rhythm)

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  • SCN = suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus

- The SCN controls 24 hour circadian rhythm

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what happens to the SCN in the light phase of the sleep wake cycle

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the SCN has increased activity in the light phase and decreased activity in the dark phase

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what happens to melatonin in the dark phase of the sleep wake cycle

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there is an increase in melatonin in the dark phase and decrease in the light phase

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what are the neurone projections that cause wakefulness

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o Cholinergic Systems:
 Pedunculopontine (acetylcholine)
 Laterodorsal tegmental nuclei (acetylcholine).

o Monoaminergic Projections:
 Locus Coeruleus (noradrenaline)
 Raphe nuclei (serotonin)
 Tuberomamillary nucleus (histamine).

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what are the neurones that promote sleep

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o GABA and Galanin Neurons

 Ventrolateral preoptic nucleus.

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what are the neurotransmitters that maintain wakefulness

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  • noradrenaline,
  • dopamine
  • histamine
  • acetylcholine
  • orexin.
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what are the neurotransmitters that promote sleep

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  • GABA
  • Galanin
  • melatonin
  • adenosine (caffeine is an adenosine blocker).
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what can block adenosine

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caffeine

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what controls nocturnal/diurnal rhythms

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superchiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus

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How long does each sleep cycle last

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90 minutes

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what are the different types of sleep

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  • REM = rapid eye movement phase
  • NREM = no rapid eye movement phase
  • SWS – slow wave deep sleep (NREM-3 and NREM-4)
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what two sleep phases make up slow wave sleep

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– slow wave deep sleep (NREM-3 and NREM-4)

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what phase of sleep is lose to waking us up

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  • REM phase sleep is close to waking up

- as we get closer to the morning we have more dreams and sleep more lightly

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what waves are used in normal wakefulness

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beta waves (13-30hz)

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what waves are used when you are awake and relaxed

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alpha waves (8-12hz)

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name the waves used in 
- stage 1 
- stage 2 
- stage 3
- stage 4
of sleep
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  • stage 1 = theta waves (35-75hz)
  • stage 2 = theta waves with sleep spindles and K complex
  • stage 3 = delta waves (less than 35hz) less than 50%
  • stage 4= delta waves (less than 35hz) more than 50%
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what does hz mean

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this is the number of waves per second

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what happens during sleep to memory

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  • The brain is active and sleep may consolidate memories through gene expression changes
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what are the types of insomnia

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  • Transient (e.g. jet lag)
  • Short-Term (associated with illness/bereavement stress)
  • Chronic (lasts longer than 3 weeks).
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what can be the cause of a sleep disorder

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  • can be trivial e.g. due to stress or it can be due to something more serious such as a psychiatric disorder or early stage of neurodegeneration
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what is currently used to treat insomnia

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Benzodiazepines (short acting) and Z drugs are used to treat insomnia

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what is used for short term use in insomnia

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lorazepam

temazepam

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what do benzodiazepines end in

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pam

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what drugs are used long term in insomnia treatment
* Eszopiclone (z-drugs) | * Zolpidem (extended release).
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what are the targets of Z drugs
alpha subunits • Alpha-1: hypnotic role o Zaleplon/zolpidem. • Alpha-2 subunits: anxiolytic effects
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what are the side effects that benzodiazepines can give you
- Change in sleep patterns (suppress deep sleep and REM sleep) - Daytime sedation - Rebound insomnia – start becoming tolerant and need them all the time to induce sleep and if you stop then you wont be able to sleep, can lead to hyperanxiety - Tolerance - Dependence (withdrawal syndrome characterised by anxiety, nausea, muscle cramps, seizures)
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what is the withdrawal symptoms of benzodiazepines characterised by
withdrawal syndrome characterised by anxiety, nausea, muscle cramps, seizures
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what has been recently used for insomnia and why
- pregabalin positive effects; - no disruption of sleep architecture - no tolerance
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what can pregabalin also be used as
anxiolytic
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what can excessive use of hypnotics such as benzodiazepines and Z drugs lead to
- creates a spiral of dependence
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how can you avoid the spiral of dependence
- avoid prolonged prescription of hypnotics | - non pharmacological intervention for the control of chronic insomnia such as CBT
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where is orexin produced
- it is a peptide that is produced in the hypothalamus
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what are the two forms of orexin
• Two forms: orexin A and orexin B (also known as hypocretin 1 and hypocretin 2)
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what receptors does orexin bind to
• orexin OX1 and OX2 receptors
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what does orexin do
• Regulates arousal, appetite, wakefulness
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what results if you have a deficiency in orexin
narcolepsy
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what is narcolepsy
this is a condition characterised by excessive sleepiness, increased frequency of falling alsleep in daytime
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what does an orexin antagonist do
decrease wakefulness | - therefore it can be used in the treatment of insomnia
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name an orexin antagonist
Suvroextant - this is an orexin receptor antagonist that an be used for insomnia treatment
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what does suvroextant result in
o Morning sedation o Sleep paralysis o Decreased amnesia o Decreased confusion
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name some anxiety disorders
- Panic disorder - Agoraphobia – fear of open spaces - Social phobia (social anxiety disorder) – e.g. fear of speaking in public - Simple phobia - Obsessive compulsive disorder - Post-traumatic stress disorder - Generalized anxiety disorder
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are anxiety disorders more common in males or females
females
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what are the structures and neurotransmitters that are involved in anxiety disorders
* Limbic structures: amygdala, insula, anterior cingulate, prefrontal cortex, thalamus. * abnormalities of the HPA axis. * Monoaminergic systems. * GABAergic systems.
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is the amygdala hypoactive ir hyperactive in anxiety disorder
- hyperactive and part of the anxiety disorder results from the inability of higher cortical structures to control this hyperactivity
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describe what each part of the amygdala results in which symptom of fear and panic - lateral hypothalamus - dorsal vagus nerve - parabrachial nerve - basal forebrain - reticules ponis caudales - central grey area - paraventricular nucleus
- lateral hypothalamus - hear rate and blood pressure - dorsal vagus nerve - bradycardia and ulcers - parabrachial nerve - panting and respiratory distress - basal forebrain - aroual, vigilance and attention - reticules ponis caudales- increase startle response - central grey area - freezings and social interaction - paraventricular nucleus - corticosteroid release
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what genes are linked to anxiety
* Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) * Cholecystokinin (CCK) * CCKB receptor * Adenosine A2 receptor * Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) * 5-HT2 receptor
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what are the types of anxiolytics used to treat anxiety
- Benzodiazepines - 5-HT1A agonists - SSRIs - SNRIs - β-adrenoceptor antagonists - Barbiturates
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name examples of benzodiazepines
* Clonazepam * Alprazolam * Lorazepam * Diazepam
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name examples of 5HT1A agonist
- buspirone | - ipsapirone
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name examples of SSRIs
* Fluoxetine * Escitalopram * Paroxetine
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name examples of SNRIs
* Venlafaxine | * Duloxetine
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Name an example of a beta adrenoreceptor antagonists
• Propranolol.
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what are there risks of using barbiturates
• Major risk of drug dependence • Development of tolerance • Induction of liver microsomal enzymes (risk of drug interactions). • Fatal toxicity in overdose (respiratory depression). • Withdrawal symptoms: agitation, insomnia, depression, tension. - Accumulation causes drowsiness, disorientation, ataxia, slurred speech
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What are the withdrawal symptoms of barbiturates
: agitation, insomnia, depression, tension.
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What does the GABAa receptor do
 Expressed post-synaptically, lead to fast inhibitory transmission (hyperpolarization) through influx of Cl- - therefore this stops the transmission of electrical activity in the cerebral cortex
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what part of the GABAa receptor does benzodipaeine binds to
alpha1 gamma 2 part of the channel
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describe what benzodiazepines do to the GABA channel versus barbiturates
benzodiazepines increase frequency of opening whereas barbiturates increase the duration of opening
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wha does diazepam do the GABAa channel
g. Diazepam potentiates GABA-induced hyperpolarization.
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What is Flumazenil
- Flumazenil acts as an antagonist at the benzodiazepine binding sites but has a short half-life
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name an antagonist of the benzodiazepine binding site
flumazenil
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what is the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder
* buspirone * venlafaxine, duloxetine (SNRI) * fluoxetine, escitalopram (SSRI) * risperidone, quetiapine, olanzapine (APD)
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what are complications of benzodiazepine use in the elderly
- Psychomotor impairment - Risk of falls - Daytime drowsiness - Intoxication - Amnesia - Depression - Respiratory problems - Abuse and dependence

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