clinical psychology ii (modules 70 -73) Flashcards
what do anti-anxiety meds treat?
anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, phobias, and ocd
what do anti depressants treat?
depression and anxiety?
what do antipsychotics treat
schizophrenia spectrum disorders
what do mood stabilizers treat?
bipolar disorder
what do stimulants treat
ADHD
what are some anti-anxiety medications
xanax, valium, ativan
what are some anti depressants
prozac, zoloft, paxil
what are some antipsychotics?
haldol, thorazine, risperdal, clozaril
what are some mood stabilzers
lithium, tegretol, lamictal
what are some stimulants?
adderall, ritalin
what do anti-anxiety meds do?
depress sympathetic nervous system activity
what do antidepressants do?
alter serotonin (SSRIs) and alter norepinephrine
what do antipsychotics do?
target dopamine and serotonin to treat positive and negative symptoms
what do mood stabilizers do?
stabilize episodes of mania and depression
what do stimulants do?
improve focus and attention maintenance