Medication MOAs Flashcards
1
Q
inhibit chemicals that remove NT’s in the body
A
MAOI inhibitors
2
Q
increase the available amount of NT’s in the brain
A
TCAs
3
Q
block reabsorption of NT’s at the cellular level
A
SSRIs
4
Q
induce brief seizures thru the use of electric currents passed thru the brain
A
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
5
Q
inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase - aversive conditioning
A
disulfram (antabuse)
6
Q
decrease desire for etoh
A
oral naltrexone
7
Q
changes brain chemistry in a way that reduces anxiety, irritability, and restlessness associated w. sobriety
A
acamprosate
