Week 3 Flashcards

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What are some symptoms of depression?

A

Lethargy, depressed mood, loss of interest, weight loss, appetite loss, insomnia, the feeling of worthlessness and suicidal

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What are some risk factors for MDD?

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Genetic, postnatal, between 18-24, or having a coexisting illness like diabetes

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What neurotransmitters are involved with MDD?

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dopamine, glutamate, cortisol and melatonin

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4
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What is neuronal connectivity?

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The formation of accurate neuronal connectivity during nervous system development is essential for higher-order cognitive and motor behaviours

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5
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What treatment is used for MDD?

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Lifestyle changes, like a healthy diet, exercise and reducing stress, CBT and stopping using illicit drugs and alcohol. If not effective then pharmacotherapies

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What is TCA?

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tricyclic antidepressants

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How do tricyclic antidepressants work?

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They block presynaptic reuptake of 5HT, NA and DA

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What are some side effects of tricyclic antidepressants?

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Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, tachycardia, confusion, sedation and weight gain

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9
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What is SSRI?

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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How do Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work?

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They selectively block presynaptic reuptake of 5HT

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What are some contra-indiction or cautions for SSRIs?

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Increase risk of bleeding in 80yrs+ and if ppl take NSAIDs. May cause premature delivery or infant withdrawal.

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12
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What is SNRI?

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Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors.

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How do Serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitors work?

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They block the presynaptic re-uptake of both 5HT and NA

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14
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How long does it take to see the effect of antidepressants?

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up to 3 weeks

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15
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What is mania?

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It is an irritable mood, inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, rapid loud speech, impulsive behaviour, aggression, violence

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16
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What does MDD mean?

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Major depression disorder

17
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What is the first-line treatment for anxiety?

A

Control symptoms by stress reduction, counselling, breathing control

18
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How do benzodiazepines work?

A

Act to increase the effects of GABA on the GABA receptors.

19
Q

What is GABA?

A

inhibitory neurotransmitter

20
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What are the side effects of benzodiazepines?

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Drowsiness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, memory loss, slurred speech, headache and hypotension

21
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benzodiazepines contraindications?

A

Children, elderly, avoid in pregnancy, patients with alcohol and drug abuse, avoid in people with sleep apnea, hepatic and renal patients

22
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benzodiazepines practise points?

A

Start low and go slow and withdraw slowly

23
Q

What are the 5 subtypes of specific phobias?

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Animals, natural environment, blood, situational, other

24
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What is a MAO-I?

A

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

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How does Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor work?
They stop breaking down MAO-A And MAO-B from breaking down 5HT, NA, Adrenaline and DA
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What are MAO-I contra-indications?
Cant be used in old people, pregnant people, people with liver disease and be taken 14 days separate from other antidepressiants
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How long does it take to see the full effect of mental health drugs?
6 weeks
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What is the first-line treatment for bi-polar?
Lithium
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What does GABA stand for?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid