med test revised

antipsychotics

neuroleptics or traditional

antipyschotic meds

thorazine, haldol (less frequent)

atypical antipsychotics

- used more often

- used to stabilize moods, delusions, hallucinations

- improvements in side effects w/ atypical meds

atypical antipsychotic meds

- risperdal

- abilify

- zyprexa

- seroquel

mood stabilizers

treats bipolar, schizophrenia, and MDD

- lithium

lithium

- not used to treat bipolar as much now

- common salt found in nature

lithium dosing

- needs to be regulated very carefully because of very narrow therapeutic window

- 70-80% of adults w/ bipolar respond positively

- too much = toxic!

anticonvulsant meds

- depakote

- tegretol

- neurotonin

- lamictal

depakote

- anticonvulsant

- for kids with rapid cycling

- approved for adults with mania

tegretol

- anticonvulsant

- not FDA approved for mania

- commonly used for mania and aggression off label

neurotonin

- anticonvulsant

- newer, less side effects

lamictal

- anticonvulsant

- newer, for rapid cycling

anxiolytics/anti-anxiety

used to treat GAD, panic disorder, phobias

anti-anxiety medications

- benzodiazepines

- beta blockers

benzodiazepines

- xanax (usually PRN)

- ativan

- valium

beta blockers

reduce physiological symptoms like rapid heart rate, lower blood pressure, sweating, and tremors

- propanol

- atenolol

antidepressants

- SSRIs

- SNRIs

- MAOIs

- tricyclics

SSRIs

considered first line treatment

- zoloft

- lexapro

- paxil

- prozac

SNRIs

serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

- cymbalta

- effexor

MAOIs

monoamine oxidase inhibitors

- lots of dietary restrictions

- not common, cannot take with high blood pressure

tricyclics

- rarely prescribed

- considered "dirty": wrecks more havoc than intended

- can lead to heart issues

limbic system

- primarily responsible for our emotional life and has a lot to do w/ formation of memories

- located on both sides and underneath the thalamus, just under the cerebrum

the limbic system includes:

- hypothalamus

- hippocampus

- amygdala

- nearby areas

dopamine

linked to increase in hyperactivity and irritability

norepinephrine

modulates other transmitters and shares some similarities with dopamine

serotonin

- inhibitory NT closely associated with emotion/mood

- too little can lead to depression, problems with anger control, OCD, other disorders

- many serotonin receptors in the gut

oxytocin

bonding, attachment