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MENTAL HEALTH MEDICATION WELL WRITTEN AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS


Neurotransmitter: Serotonin - ANSWER✔✔----sleep regulation, hunger, mood, pain perception
(decrease = depression)



Neurotransmitter: GABA - ANSWER✔✔----role in inhibition, reduces aggression, excitation, anxiety
(decrease = anxiety disorder, schizo)



Antianxiety and hypnotic - ANSWER✔✔----Minims GABA (Benzos, diazepam)



Tricyclic antidepressants - ANSWER✔✔----Blocking reuptake of norepinephrine (amitriptyline)



Mood stabilizers - ANSWER✔✔----Interact with sodium and potassium (Lithium, tegretol, Depakote)



Antipsychotics - ANSWER✔✔----Antagonists of receptors for dopamine (Clozapine, Risperdal)



Atypical Anti-psychotic med: Geodon - ANSWER✔✔----Prolongations of QT interval; dizziness,
sedation



Atypical Anti-psychotic med: Atypical anti-psychotics - ANSWER✔✔----Less medication side effects




Atypical Anti-psychotic med: Risperdal - ANSWER✔✔----Low EPS/sedation, sexual dysfunction,
orthostasis, weight gain, CVA (rare)

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