pharmacology nervous system: diseases & drugs part 1

Which medication is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat anxiety and depression?

sertraline ( Zoloft )

Which of the following medications is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

Citalopram (Celexa)

What is the primary use of sedatives in the treatment of insomnia?

To calm, soothe, and relax the patient

What is the generic name for the brand-name medication Ambien, a sedative prescribed to help people with insomnia fall asleep?

Zolpidem

Which of the following is a Benzodiazepine used for anxiety management?

Alprazolam

Which neurotransmitter deficiency is often correlated with anxiety?

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

What type of medication is commonly prescribed for anxiety and works by enhancing the effects of GABA?

Benzodiazepines

Which of the following are subtypes of depression? (Select all that apply)

• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

• Dysthymia

Which of the following is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia?

Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

Match the type of anxiety disorder with its description:

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GAD………Chronic worry about everyday issues

OCD…….Continuous and recurring thoughts leading to compulsions

panic attack……Sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort

SAD…..Seasonal changes affecting mood

Match the treatment with the condition it is primarily used for

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SSRIs….Depression

beta blockers…Physical symptoms of anxiety such as angina

sedative/ hypnotic …Insomnia

Which drug classification is used for sleep onset and maintenance?

Sedative/Hypnotics

What is the primary use of antipsychotic drugs?

To manage conditions like schizophrenia

Which type of medication is typically used first-line for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

SSRIs

Which of the following symptoms are commonly associated with a panic attack? (Select all that apply)

• Palpitations

• Sweating

• Trembling

• Nausea