Bipolar Drugs - Drug Classes

Question 1

What neurotransmitters are involved in anxiety disorders?

Answer 1

GABA, NE, 5-HT

Question 2

What role does the locus coeruleus play in anxiety disorders?

Answer 2

Primes structures to produce an autonomic response to stimuli via hypothalamus

Question 3

What role does NE play when it comes to 5-HT?

Answer 3

NE may inhibit 5-HT release, the NT connecting raphe nuclei and locus coeruleus

Question 4

What sites are associated with GABA receptors?

Answer 4

*Hippocampus (highest density)
*Cerebral cortex
*VTA / Nucleus accumbens
*Spinal cord
*Cerebellum

Question 5

What are some unique characteristics to benzodiazepines?

Answer 5

*Used to treat anxiety and stress-related insomnia
*Susceptible to tolerance/dependence
*Problematic to children, teens, and elderly

Question 6

What are some unique characteristics to nonbenzodiazepines BZRAs?

Answer 6

*Shorter half-lives
*Used for insomnia
*CBT equally effective in treating insomnia

Question 7

What are some unique characteristics to beta blockers?

Answer 7

*Decreases effects of epinephrine, NE, and cortisol
*Used for acute treatment for social/performance anxieties