Anxiety Outline Flashcards

1
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neurotransmitter causing fight or flight arousal and anxiety

A

norepinephrine

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2
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neurotransmitter that regulates sleep, arousal, mood, coordination, and judgment,. Decreased levels causes depression. Increase levels cases anxiety states

A

serotonin

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3
Q

neurotransmitter that inhibits neurotransmitters action in the brain

A

GABA

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4
Q

medications that change the brain, function alters perception, mood and behavior

A

psychotrophic meds

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5
Q

what are the meds to treat anxiety disorders

A

anti anxiety/anxiolytics

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6
Q

chemical substances responsible for transmission of impulses through a synapse

A

neurotransitters

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7
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process to reabsorb a neurotransmitter to convey an impulse

A

reuptake

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8
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neurotransmitters that decrease in anxiety disorder

A

serotonin and GABA

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9
Q

neurotransmitter that increases in anxiety disorder

A

norepinephrine

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10
Q

side effect to Buspirone

A

GI upset, DWD, SIPIN, headache and blurred vision

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11
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Buspirone onset

A

10-14 days

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12
Q

when are Benzos usually used

A

acute anxiety attack

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13
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Reversal agent for Benzos

A

Benzodiaxopine antagonist - Flumazenil/Romazicon

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14
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onset for benzos

A

0.5-2 hrs

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15
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SSRI and SNIR are which category of medications

A

antidepressants

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16
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what does SSRI stand for

A

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

17
Q

what does SSNI stand for

A

selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

18
Q

name SSRI’s

A

fluoxetine, paroxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline, citalopram, excitalopram

19
Q

Name 2 SSNI’s

A

venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta)

20
Q

neurotransmitter effect that blocks repute of serotonin into presynaptic nerve terminal

21
Q

neurotransmitter effect that inhibits reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, and mild dopamine.

22
Q

Side effects of SSRI and SNRI (antidepressants)

A

DWD, Spin, GI upset, NAR (Nervousness, Agitation, Restlessness), SD (sexual dysfunction)

23
Q

Onset of SSRI/SNRI and time to administer

A

2-4 weeks (sometimes six), morning

24
Q

what LOL drug is used to treat GAD at times

A

Beta blockers (propranolol, atenolol,)

25
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)
26
hydroxyzine (visteril) and diphenhydramine (Benadryl) are which type of drugs
antihistamine