Mental health Flashcards
1
Q
What blood test might you do for someone with depression?
A
TSH- 10% major depression is result of low levels of thyroxine
2
Q
SSRIs
A
Promotes uptake of serotonin – more accurately allows growth of serotonin between
neurons by stopping the “reuptake”
3
Q
How do anti-psychotics work?
A
Work by blocking or antagonising the dopamine receptors
4
Q
Citalopram
A
Anti depressant (SSRI)
