Anxiety Outline Flashcards
neurotransmitter causing fight or flight arousal and anxiety
norepinephrine
neurotransmitter that regulates sleep, arousal, mood, coordination, and judgment,. Decreased levels causes depression. Increase levels cases anxiety states
serotonin
neurotransmitter that inhibits neurotransmitters action in the brain
GABA
medications that change the brain, function alters perception, mood and behavior
psychotrophic meds
what are the meds to treat anxiety disorders
anti anxiety/anxiolytics
chemical substances responsible for transmission of impulses through a synapse
neurotransitters
process to reabsorb a neurotransmitter to convey an impulse
reuptake
neurotransmitters that decrease in anxiety disorder
serotonin and GABA
neurotransmitter that increases in anxiety disorder
norepinephrine
side effect to Buspirone
GI upset, DWD, SIPIN, headache and blurred vision
Buspirone onset
10-14 days
when are Benzos usually used
acute anxiety attack
Reversal agent for Benzos
Benzodiaxopine antagonist - Flumazenil/Romazicon
onset for benzos
0.5-2 hrs
SSRI and SNIR are which category of medications
antidepressants
what does SSRI stand for
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
what does SSNI stand for
selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
name SSRI’s
fluoxetine, paroxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline, citalopram, excitalopram
Name 2 SSNI’s
venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta)
neurotransmitter effect that blocks repute of serotonin into presynaptic nerve terminal
SSRI
neurotransmitter effect that inhibits reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and mild dopamine.
SNRI
Side effects of SSRI and SNRI (antidepressants)
DWD, Spin, GI upset, NAR (Nervousness, Agitation, Restlessness), SD (sexual dysfunction)
Onset of SSRI/SNRI and time to administer
2-4 weeks (sometimes six), morning
what LOL drug is used to treat GAD at times
Beta blockers (propranolol, atenolol,)
used to treat hypertension but also anxiety short term. Also used when you’re not sure what is happening yet and could be prescribed
alpha receptor agonist (0.5-2 hr onset) clonidine (Catapres)
hydroxyzine (visteril) and diphenhydramine (Benadryl) are which type of drugs
antihistamine
