etiologies and meds for final

Question 1

What are some biological factors that may contribute to eating disorder development?

Answer 1

brain structure (hypothalamus) and neurotransmitter (serotonin) changes

Question 2

What are etiologies of anxiety disorders?

Answer 2

improper functioning of normal stress repsponse, hyperactive autonomic nervous system, attainment of satisfaction and security

Question 3

What is the most common treatment for acute anxiety?

Answer 3

benzos (ativan, kloponin, xanax, valium)

Question 4

What is most common for maintenance anxiety?

Answer 4

buspirone

Question 5

What are other pharmacotherapies for anxiety?

Answer 5

SSRIs (lexapro, zoloft, celexa), TCAs (elavil, anafril, tofranil), antihistamines (benadryl, atarax), anti-eleptics (tergetol, neurontin, depakote)

Question 6

What is important to know about OCD etioligies?

Answer 6

there are some promising reasonings but none proven

Question 7

What are neurobiological-anatomical etiologies for schizo?

Answer 7

changes in basal ganglia activity, enlarged ventricles, cerebral atrophy, decreased cerebral bloodflow, decreased brain volume, less brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid,

Question 8

What are biological factors for etiology of depression?

Answer 8

deficient serotonin, norepi, and dopamine in brain. may be caused by general health conditions or other medication side effects

Question 9

What are etiologies for bipolar?

Answer 9

stressful childhood events, having a first degree relative with bipolar disorder, excessive norepi and serotonin, deficient dopamine even during mania