drugs and naming part 1 Flashcards
why do you have to suddelnly pee when your drinking
in the Hypothalamus alcohol Depresses ADH release, which signal urinary urges
Neuroleptics (major tranquilizers)
-antipsychotics and major tranquilizers relieve hallucinations delusions symptoms of mania and that’s a smaller dosage motion sickness Thorazine haldol
Metabolism: of alcohol
92-98% metabolized
liver enzyme: alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH, MFO),
– 10-14 grams per hr = about 1 Beer
Stimulants
-called uppers antidepressants plus excitation Benzedrine amphetamines cocaine caffeine and nicotine
Brand Name: Benzedrine whats the generic name
dl-amphetamine
10000 BC Honey wine (meade ) was made by
Sugar (glucose) + Water + yeast
what is General Adaptation Syndrome, discovered by who
Hans Selye : alarm, resistance, exhaustion
Mechanism of Action for Barbiturates(5)
– 1. Reduced Oxygen consumption
– 2. Reduced Brain activity
– 3. Increase Slow-wave sleep, reduce REM
– 4. GABA mediated inhibition (Cl- channel opening resulting in HYPERPOLARIZATION)
– 5. Inhibits glutamate receptor (AMPA)
what is the mechanisim of action for alcohol
hyperpolarization of GABA receptors
Physiological reactions of anxiety
HR, BP, RR, Pupil size, dry mouth, EEG, blood sugar, adrenaline, ACTH, elevation of gluco -corticoids (cortisol), lactate, GSR
what is the basis form classifying drugs
behavioural and therapeutic effects
Anxiolytics, sedatives or alcohol all
synergistic, involving same enzymes,
FAS features
narrow forhead, long thinupper lip, short papbral fissues, short flat nose
2 types of Propanediols
mephenesin(TOLSEROL) meprobamate(MILTOWN)
Barbiturates:
– made from
UREA and MALONIC ACID
Conversion Disorder( the inability to form tasks) symptoms and cause
Symptoms: hysteric disfunction
Prognosis: fair
Pyscological reactions of anxiety
Impaired memory Impaired performance Burnout (depression) Drug abuse PTSD (insomnia, sensitivity)
Reinforcement Model (WIKLER)
– 1. Direct effect – psychological
– 2. Indirect effect –psychological
– 3. Long term effects –
direct- psychological (stress, sorrow, shyness, peer pressure, euphoria)
indirect- (stimuli associated with stress reduction)
long term effects- suppression of anxiety and withdrawal)