Chp 3 Biological Basis For Psy Disorders Flashcards
Part of brain
Contains most of DA sensitive neurons (reward, attention, short-term memory, planning, motivation)
Executive functions: Self-control, judgemental, modification of emotions to fit social norms
Frontal lobe
Parts of brain
Integration of sensory information, proprioception, math, taste, hearing, sight, touch, smell, temperature, pressure ,pain
Parietal
Part of brain
Visual memory (long term from hippocampus to amygdala) process audio and visual & assigns meaning, language process,emotional association
Temporal Lobe
Group of brain structures that govern emotions & behaviors.
Connected to brains pleasure center
Limbic system
Fornix
Corpus collosum
Thalamus
Stria terminalis
Hippocampus
Amygdala (emotions)
Mammilary bodies
Olfactory bulb
Septum (pleasure / reproduction)
Fornix
Corpus collosum
Thalamus
Stria terminalis
Hippocampus
Amygdala (emotions)
Mammilary bodies
Olfactory bulb
Septum (pleasure / reproduction)
Make up this area of the brain
Responsible for…..
Limbic system
Epinephrine flow
Emotion
Behavior
Motivation
Long-term memory
Olfactory
Neurons have 3 types of actions
Respond to stimuli
Conduct electronic impulses
Release neurotransmitters
Part of the neuron that sends signals
Area in between neurons
Part of neuron that recieves signal
Part of the neuron that sends signals
Axon
Area in between neurons
Synapse
Part of neuron that recieves signal
Dendrite
Changing of structure, function, and organization of neurons in response to new experiences
Neuroplasticity
Neurotransmitter
Not enough
Low mood / energy
Movement disorders
Inattentive
Lack of motivation / concentration
Too much
Psychomotor agitation
Irritability
Psychosis / Hallucinations
Paranoid, Aggression, Anxiety
Dopamine DA
Name Neurotransmitter
Motivation
Focus
Addiction
Mood
Energy
Learning
Psychosis
Motor function
Hallucinations
Retaining memories
Dopamine DA
Name Neurotransmitter
Aggression
Sex
Social Behavior
Appetite / Digestion
Sleep
Memory
Body temp
Maintain mood / balance
Serotonin (5-HT)
Too low
Low mood
Anxiety
Insomnia
OCD
Panic
Low motivation
Altered social behavior
Too much
N/V
Nervousness
HA
Akathisia
EPS
Anorexia
Sexual Side Effects
Serotonin (5 HT)
This Neurotransmitter
In the brain: Inhibitory Neurotransmitter regulating
Mood
Fears
Anxiety
Relaxation
Focus
Learning
Clarity of through
In the Gut:
Satiety
Food carvings
Digestion
Nutrient absorption
Peristalsis
Serotonin (5 HT)
Dopamine vs Serotonin
Which is triggered by acts of short-term pleasure/ long-term
Dopamine = Short term / addiction
Serotonin = Long term / (grateful for what you have)
Neurotransmitter
Attentiveness
Emotions
Anxiety
Irritability
Focus
Learning
Memory
Mood
Fight or Flight
Norepinephrine (NE)
Both neurotransmitter & hormone
Neurotransmitter
Too low
Low mood, focus, energy, motivation
Pain
Insomnia
Memory & learning issues
Too much
Tremors
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Sweating
Insomnia
Erectile dysfunction
Ejaculation Issues
Norepinephrine
Isocarboxazid
Phenelzine
Selegiline
Tranylcypromine
When combined with Tyramine rich foods. Cheese, Fermented Foods, Alcohol, Nuts, Pickled
Will raise this neurotransmitter _____
Possibly causing a Hypertensive crisis
Norepinephrine
What does GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) do?
What will happen from a lack of GABA
Inhibits neurons from firing uncontrollably.
Lack of GABA = Anxiety, seizures, insomnia
This neurotransmitter can be used as an anticonvulsant & muscle relaxor
GABA
Neurotransmitter
Alzheimer’s
Consolidation of traumatic memories
Cognitive function & Behavior Tasks
Glutamate
Too much glutamate over stimulates the brain cells causing death & calcium to enter which also has problems
Major excitatory neurotransmitter
Can “turn on” almost all CNS neurons
Too much under stress can cause hippocampal damage
Glutamate
Difference between GABA & Glutamate
GABA = Major inhibitory neurotransmitter
Glutamate = Major excitatory neurotransmitter
Turns on or off other CNS neurons
Histamine is associated with
Alertness or Sedation
Histamine associated with Alertness
Antihistamines = Sedation
Acetylcholine (Ach)
Role memory and leaning
Affects sexual & Aggressive behavior
Stimulates parasympathetic NS:SLUDD
What does SLUDD stand for
Salivation:
Lacrimation:
Urination:
Digestion:
Defecation:
Decrease in Acetycholine (Ach) is associated with….
Increase…
Decreased = Alzheimer’s, Huntington, Parkinson’s
Increase = Depression
Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators are both messengers released by neurons that affect cells in the nervous system, but they differ in several ways:
Release
___________ are released at specialized junctions
_______ can be released in the central nervous system or periphery.
Target
________ target fast-acting ionic neuroreceptors
_______ target slower G-protein neuroreceptors.
Effect
________ affect one or two postsynaptic neurons, muscle cells, or other effector cells.
________ affect groups of neurons or effector cells. Can also alter the cellular or synaptic properties of neurons, which changes how they respond to neurotransmitters.
Duration
________ can produce long-lasting effects.
Function
_________ are directly responsible for information transmission
_______ are thought to play a role in cognition, emotion, and behavior, and may control brain states that underlie different behaviors, such as sleep and arousal
Release
Neurotransmitters = specialized junctions
Neuromodulators = released in the central nervous system or periphery.
Target
Neurotransmitters target fast-acting ionic neuroreceptors
neuromodulators target slower G-protein neuroreceptors.
Effect
Neurotransmitters affect one or two postsynaptic neurons, muscle cells, or other effector cells
Neuromodulators affect groups of neurons or effector cells. Neuromodulators can also alter the cellular or synaptic properties of neurons, which changes how they respond to neurotransmitters.
Duration
Neuromodulators = long-lasting
Function
Neurotransmitters = information
Neuromodulators play a role in cognition, emotion, and behavior, and brain states ie, sleep and arousal.
Match Neuromodulators: Peptides
Substance P (SP), Somatostatin (SRIF), Neurotensin (NT)
Altered levels are associated with cognitive disease
Antipsychotic-like properties
(Enhances sensitivity to pain. Regulation of mood & anxiety. Promotes & reinforces memory)
Somatostatin (SRIF)
Altered levels are associated with cognitive disease
Neurotensin (NT)
Antipsychotic-like properties
Substance P (SP)
(Enhances sensitivity to pain. Regulation of mood & anxiety. Promotes & reinforces memory)
EEG
A non-invasive test that measures electrical activity in the brain.
Electrodes attached to the scalp to pick up electrical signals
EEGs can help diagnose ________, as well as show how other brain disorders affect brain wave patterns.
Can’t show physical abnormalities in the brain, such as damage.
epilepsy and other seizure disorders
Nursing considerations for EEG. (
Eat regular meal
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, alcohol
Avoid hair products
Avoid avoid sedatives, anticonvulsants, anxiolytics
Diagnose disease or injury:
Tumors, blood clots, bone fractures, stomach inflammation, and more
Plan treatment:
Guide biopsies, surgeries, radiation treatment.
Monitor treatment:
Performed with or without a contrast agent to help visualize
CT
Computerized Axial tomography
CT scan used to look for damaged areas of the body. What are nursing considerations
Take off some or all your clothing and wear a hospital gown.
Remove metal objects, such as belts, jewelry, dentures and eyeglasses, that might affect image results.
Not eat or drink for a few hours before your scan.
Stop Metformin before use with contrast dye
Technology:
CT Scan: Uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images of the body.
MRI: Uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images.
Image Detail:
CT Scan: Better for viewing bone structures and detecting bleeding.
MRI: Provides more detailed images of soft tissues, such as the brain, muscles, and ligaments.
Radiation Exposure:
CT Scan: Involves ionizing radiation.
MRI: No ionizing radiation is used.
Speed:
CT Scan: Generally quicker, often taking just a few minutes.
MRI: Can take longer, usually between 15 to 60 minutes.
Contrast Agents:
CT Scan: Often uses iodine-based contrast agents.
MRI: Uses gadolinium-based contrast agents.
Suitability for Certain Conditions:
CT Scan: Preferred for emergency situations, trauma, and detecting cancers.
MRI: Better for diagnosing brain disorders, spinal cord issues, and joint abnormalities.
Cost:
CT Scan: Generally less expensive.
MRI: Usually more expensive.
T or F
T
Technology:
Uses radioactive tracers and a special camera to produce images of metabolic processes in the body.
Purpose:
Primarily used to observe cellular activity and metabolic processes, often for cancer diagnosis, monitoring treatment response, and assessing brain function.
Tracer:
Involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material (radiotracer) into the body. The tracer accumulates in areas with high metabolic activity.
Image Detail:
Provides information about how tissues and organs are functioning, rather than just structural details.
Radiation Exposure:
Involves exposure to a small amount of radiation from the radiotracer.
Procedure Time:
Typically takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour, including both the tracer injection and the scanning process.
Combining with Other Scans: Often combined with CT (PET/CT) or MRI (PET/MRI) to provide detailed anatomical and functional information.
Preparation:
Patients may need to fast for several hours before the scan and avoid strenuous exercise.
Clinical Use:
Commonly used for cancer detection, evaluating brain disorders, and examining heart function.
Name procedure
PET scan
Positron emission tomography
Difference in Use between EEG, (CT & MRI), & PET Scan
EEG looks at brain waves mostly for seizures
CT & MRI Structural Damage Tumors, Strokes, Brain Damage
PET: Evaluates brain function, such as which areas are active during specific tasks, cognitive processes, or changes in brain activity in various conditions.
PET:
U.S. federal law enacted in 2008 to protect individuals from discrimination based on their genetic information
GINA
Technology: Utilizes the same magnetic fields and radio waves as MRI, but focuses on detecting changes in blood oxygen levels (BOLD signal) to infer brain activity.
fMRI
MRI provides detailed anatomical images
fMRI evaluates brain activity and function in real-time.