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Histamine, serotonin, depression Flashcards

Exam 3

1
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What are the mediators in the autocoid group?

A

Histamine, serotonin, prostaglandins, leukotrienes

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_____ is the mediator of allergic and inflammatory response

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histamine

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3
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Histamine is released in response to what?

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  1. Allergen binding to IgE on mast cells
  2. Displacement – morphine, tubucurarine
  3. Rupture of mast cells (mechanical)
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4
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Where are histamine H1 receptors located?

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smooth muscle, endothelium, brain

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5
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Where are histamine H2 receptors located?

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GI, cardiac muscle, mast cells, brain

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6
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Where are histamine H3 receptors located?

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brain

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Where are histamine H4 receptors located?

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eosinophils, neutrophils, CD4 T cells

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What are the 3 components of the triple response of allergy testing?

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1- Wheal/welt development
2- flare/redness
3- Sensory nerve ending activation/itching

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9
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What is the physiologic antagonist of histamine?

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Epinephrine

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10
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Differentiate between H1 antagonists, 1st vs 2nd gen

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1st generation
- Sedative effects
- ANS blocking
- motion sickness, nausea
2nd generation
- Less sedation (↓ CNS distribution, doesn’t cross BBB)

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11
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What is the clinical use of H1 antagonists?

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Prevent/treat symptoms of allergic response - Allergic rhinitis, urticaria

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12
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Why does morphine cause itching?

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Histamine release

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13
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Histamine is released after __________ degranulation

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mast cell

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14
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Which histamine receptors stimulate pain and itching?

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H1 and H3

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15
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What histamine receptors are located in the stomach?

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H2

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16
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Anti-muscarinic effects are more noted in the 1st generation or 2nd generation antihistamines?

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1st generation (urinary retention and blurred vision)

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17
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Histamine effect on GI smooth muscle

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contraction

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18
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Histamine effect on on CV system

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vasodilation - decreases BP
reflex tachycardia

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19
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Histamine effect on on respiratory system

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Bronchoconstriction

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20
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What are the 3 drugs that are 1st gen H1 antagonists?

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Bendryl, Phenergan, Dramamine

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What are the 3 drugs that are 2nd gen H1 antagonists?

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Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec

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22
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What class of drugs are OTC antacids?

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H2 antagonists

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23
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Where is serotonin produced?

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Raphe nuclei

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24
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Where is most of the serotonin stored in the body?

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Gut - Enterochromaffin cells (90% of serotonin in body)

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25
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Serotonin effect on CV

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  • Contraction of vascular SM
    • Exception: skeletal muscle, heart
  • Platelet aggregation
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26
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Serotonin effect on GI

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  • Increases tone
  • Facilitates peristalsis
  • Overproduction - diarrhea
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27
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Serotonin effect on respiratory

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  • Facilitate ACh release - constriction
  • Hyperventilation
28
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Serotonin effect on nervous system

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  • Melatonin precursor
  • Vomiting reflex
  • Pain and itch (similar to histamine)
  • Chemoreceptor reflex
    • Bradycardia
    • Hypotension
29
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Which serotonin receptor is an ion channel?

A

5-HT3
- the other 6 are GPCRs

30
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Which serotonin receptors are agonist targets?

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1A, 1B, 1D

31
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Which serotonin receptors are antagonist targets?

32
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What are the 2 serotonin agonist drugs? Which receptors do they target? What do they treat?

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  1. Buspirone
    - 5-HT1A agonist (partial)
    - Non-benzodiazapine anxiolytic - no drowsiness
    - GAD, OCD
  2. Sumatriptan
    - 5-HT1D/1B agonist
    - Migraine HA
33
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What are the known components that contribute to migraines?

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CGRP, Substance P, trigeminal nerves

34
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What are the symptoms of migraines?

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  • Aura
  • Severe HA
  • N/V
  • Photophobia
  • Phonophobia
  • Speech abnormalities
35
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What are the 5 meds used for migraine treatment?

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  1. Pain relief – ASA, NSAIDs, ASA+Caffeine, Opioids
  2. Triptans – 5-HTr Agonists
  3. Ergotamine – less effective than triptans
  4. Anti-nausea – chlorpromazine, ondansetron
  5. Glucocorticoids - prednisone
36
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How do triptans treat migraines?

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  • Bind 5-HT1D/1B in cranial blood vessels
  • Prevent dilation and stretching of pain endings
  • Not prophylactic
37
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What are the drugs used to prevent migraines?

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  1. Beta-blockers, CCBs, ACEi
  2. Antidepressants – SSRIs, TCAs
  3. Anti-seizure – Valproate, Topiramate
  4. Botox
  5. MAbs - Aimovig (CGRP)
38
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What are the 3 hyperthermic syndromes?

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  1. Serotonin syndrome
  2. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  3. Malignant hyperthermia
39
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What are the non-serotonin drugs used for weight loss?

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  • Liraglutide – GLP-1 agonist (diabetes)
  • Orlistat – GI Lipase inhibitor
40
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What drugs can cause serotonin syndrome?

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Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs), opioids, illicit drugs, St. John’s wort, ginseng

41
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What is the treatment for serotonin syndrome?

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Sedation (benzos), paralysis, intubation, and ventiliation

42
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What drugs can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome?

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D2-blocking antipsychotics

43
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How is neuroleptic malignant syndrome treated?

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Parenteral Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
cooling, sedation (benzos)

44
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What drugs can cause malignant hyperthermia?

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Volatile anesthetics, sux

45
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What is the treatment for malignant hyperthermia?

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Dantrolene, cooling

46
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What are the 3 drugs classified as serotonin antagonists? What receptors do they act at? What is their clinical use?

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Phenoxybenzamine, Cyproheptadine
- 5-HT2
- Carcinoid tumors
- Cold induced urticaria

Ondansetron
- 5-HT3
- Prevent N/V for Surgery and CA chemotherapy

47
Q

Dopamine is a _____ derivative

48
Q

What are the dopamine receptors?

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5 receptor types (D1–D5, all metabotropic)

49
Q

What are the 3 major dopamine pathways?

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  1. Nigrostriatal - Motor movement
  2. Mesolimbic - Reinforcement and Addiction
  3. Mesocortical - Working memory and planning
50
Q

What are the 5 types of depression?

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  • Dysthymia
  • Psychosis
  • Postpartum
  • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
  • Bipolar disorder
51
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What are the 4 types of anxiety?

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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Phobia
52
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What are the 4 major classes of antidepressants?

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  1. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
  2. Selective serotonin-NE reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
  3. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
  4. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
53
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All antidepressant’s increase _______ NT levels within the synapse

54
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SSRIs inhibit ______

55
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SNRIs inhibit ____

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SERT and NET

56
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TCAs inhibit _____

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Inhibit SERT, NET, some anticholinergic effects

57
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SSRI drugs

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Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Sertraline (Zoloft)

58
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SNRI drugs

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Desvenlafaxine (Pristique)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
- More severe depression and pain disorders

59
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TCA drug

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Amitriptyline (Elavil)

60
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MAOIs are used to treat _______ but are rarely used due to _____

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Refractory depression, unresponsive to others
Lethal drug interactions

61
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What are the adverse effects of antidepressants?

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Suicidal, drug interactions, N/V/D, Sexual dysfunction

62
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Serotonin is a derivative of _______

A

tryptophan

63
Q

What are the serotonin drugs that are no longer used for weight loss?

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(Dex)Fenfluramine - 5-HT2 agonist
Lorcaserin – 5-HT2C agonist

64
Q

What are the alternative therapies for anxiety and depression?

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St. John’s Wort, Talk therapy, Electroconvulsive

65
Q

What are NDRIs? What are the drugs given in class and what do they treat?

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  • Buproprion (Wellbutrin), Solriamfetol (Sunosi)
  • Inhibits NE and DA reuptake
  • Depression, ADHD, GAD, daytime sleepiness
66
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What are the antipsychotics? What are their uses?

A

Major depression (with SSRIs)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Amisulpride - Schizophrenia
- D2 receptor antagonist

67
Q

If your patient has a history of Prinzmetal angina then they should not take ______ for their migraines

A

Sumatriptan

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