Ch 41- Pharmacology for psych disorders

Question 1

Psychotropic drugs are what

Answer 1

Drugs that target the mind and systematically change thought or emotion.

Question 2

Remember

Answer 2

TCAs= most dangerous anti-depressants

Then SNRIs

Then SSRIs= least dangerous

Question 3

Response Latency

Answer 3

Characteristic of all anti-depressants. They must be taken consistently for several weeks before the response can be differentiated from a placebo or clear non-response. Physicians should have patients evaluate their symptoms regularly.

Question 4

Patients who begin an anti-depressant should continue on it for how long

Answer 4

4-6 months