Nervous System Pt 1

anxiety

intense emotional state or apprehension, worry, and fear

generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

chronic, excessive worrying lasting for 6+ months

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) & repetitive behaviors (compulsions)

panic attacks

sudden, intense episodes of fear

post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

develops after exposure to a traumatic event

social anxiety disorder (SAD)

extreme fear of social or performance situations

benzodiazepines

rapid relief from acute anxiety & insomnia; relax muscle and induce drowsiness

alprazolam brand name & classification

xanax; benzodiazepines

clonazepam brand name & classification

klonopin; benzodiazepines

diazepam brand name & classification

valium; benzodiazepines

lorazepam brand name & classification

activan; benzodiazepines

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

long term anxiety management

escitalopram brand name & classification

Lexapro; SSRI

citalopram brand name & classification

Celexa; SSRI

sertraline brand name & classification

zoloft; SSRI

SSRI adverse risk

suicidal thoughts in adolescence

beta blockers

manage rapid heart beat and breathing difficulty

depression

persistent feelings of despair and hopelessness with a lack of energy, fatigue, difficulty concentrating and making decisions

seasonal affective depression (SAD)

occurs in specific seasons

postpartum depression

after childbirth

dysthymia

chronic lasting depression; less severe but enduring (2+ years)

fluoxetine brand name & classification

prozac; SSRI

paroxetine brand name & classification

Paxil; SSRI

Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

address a wide range of symptoms associated with depression and anxiety

venlafaxine brand name & classification

Effexor; SNRI

duloxetine brand name & classification

Cymbalta; SNRI

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

older class of medications used to treat depression

amitriptyline brand name & classification

elavil; TCA

bupropion brand name & classification

Wellbutrin XL; antidepressant

trazodone brand name & classification

desyrel; antidepressant

bipolar disorder

severe emotional highs (mania) & lows (depression)

lithium ion

regulate neurotransmitter levels in bipolar disorder

psychosis

loss of touch with reality with disrupted thoughts

schizophrenia

illogical thoughts, paranoia, hallucinations, delusions of grandeur, neglected personal hygiene and disturbed sleep patterns

antipsychotics

block dopamine receptors

atypical antipsychotics

block dopamine & serotonin receptors

olanzapine brand name & classification

zyprexa; antipsychotic

quetiapine brand name & classification

Seroquel; antipsychotic

aripiprazole brand name & classification

abilify; antipsychotic

risperidone brand name & classification

Risperdal; atypical antidepressant

ziprasidone brand name & classification

geodon; atypical antipsychotic

insomnia

persistent sleeping difficulties

OTC treatments for insomnia

antihistamines

hypnotics

sleep onset and maintenance

sedatives

calm & relax

eszopiclone brand name & classification

Lunesta; hypnotic

zolpidem brand name & classification

Ambien; sedative