chapter 16 Flashcards
Dopamine (agonists)
Schizophrenia-like symptoms
Psychosis
Dyskinesias
Hallucinations
Delusions
Nausea
Vomiting
Addictive behaviors
Sexual function enhancement
Dopamine (antagonism)
Antipsychotic effect
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Temperature dysregulation
Antiemetic effect
Parkinsonism and extrapyramidal side effects (EPSEs)
Cognitive problems
Sexual dysfunction
Neuroendocrine dysregulation
Depression, anhedonia
Lack of energy, motivation
agonist
drugs that activate receptors
antagonists
drugs that block receptors
increased dopamine
schizophrenia
decrease in norepinephrine
depression
decrease in serotonin
depression
decrease in acetylcholine
alzheimer’s disease
Decrease in GABA
Anxiety
increase in glutamate
excitotoxicity leading to neuronal death
decrease in glutamate
psychotic thinking
serotonin (agonist)
Antidepressant effect
Anxiety
Migraine headaches
Nausea
Vomiting
Other GI disturbances
Sexual dysfunction
Decrease in penile erection capability
Reduced appetite and weight loss
Insomnia
Movement disorders
Temperature dysregulation
Psychotic thinking
serotonin (antagonist)
Depression
Dysthymia
Suicidality
Aggressiveness
Obsessive thinking
Sleep-wake cycle disruption
Pain
Compulsive behavior
Anxiety
Migraine headaches
Panic
acetylcholine (agonist)
Pupil contraction
Decreased heart rate
Constriction of bronchi
Increased respiratory secretions
Increased voiding
Salivation
Increased gastric secretions
Increased defecation
Sweating
Enhancement of cognitive processes
ACETYLCHOLINE (ANTAGONIST)
Dilated pupils
Increased heart rate
Dilation of bronchi
Decreased respiratory secretions
Decreased voiding
Dry mouth
Decreased gastric secretions
Constipation
Decreased sweating
Cognitive slowing
