Ch 16- Psychotherapeutic Drugs

Question 1

What kind of disorders and psychotherapeutic a be used for?

Answer 1

Anxiety, agoraphobia, mania, depression, bipolar, psychosis, schizophrenia

Question 2

What does serotonin do in the body?

Answer 2

Mood regulating neurotransmitter

Question 3

Anxiolytics are used to treat what?

Answer 3

Anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdraw, seizures

Question 4

What is a popular anxiolytic drug?

Answer 4

Benzodiazepines

Question 5

What kind of effects can a patient have while taking anxiety medication?

Answer 5

CNS depression, ataxia, dizziness, hypotension

Question 6

What is a theory is n the cause of depression?

Answer 6

Failure of the body to regulate neurotransmitters decreasing levels of norepinephrine dopamine and seratonin