NR 546. WEEK 2 NEUROTRANSMITTERS EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
Which client factor(s) impact the effect of psychotropic medications and should be
considered when prescribing psychotropic medications.
age
smoking
caffiene
perscrined medication
over the counter medications
the chemical transmission of information between neurons and their target cells is called
______________
Neurotransmission
The neurotransmitters that most impact mental health can be classified into four major
categories:
1.cholinergics (acetylcholine)
2.monoamines (norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, and histamine)
3.amino acids (gamma- amino-butyric acid and glutamate), and 4.neuropeptides
Psychotropic medications often impact neurotransmitters by either enhancing or
decreasing the neurotransmitters' ability to bind to receptor sites
True
I am the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter (NT). The opposite of Glu. I decrease
neuroexcitability across the brain. I bring the “chill” to the party. I say party because
people really like me when I take the edge off stress and help them calm down. Some
meds use my benefits to help people sleep for medical procedures. I help people relax,
destress, and get some sleep.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid.)
When people don't have enough of GABA they may experience
anxiety or even
schizophrenia.
You can see my effects when people drink alcohol. A few drinks and people are super
social and up for just about anything. I’m told these are great benefits, but some people
abuse alcohol and medications that target me, such as benzodiazepines. I don’t just
calm down those emotions, I slow down everything, even breathing, which can be
dangerous. I also affect the executive function and motor coordination, making people
more at risk for accidents.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid.)
I am your flight, fight, or fright. That's me, in excess. . I can really help with focus and
productivity which is why you see me with a cup of coffee. I can put some "pep in your
step" for sure when we get you to your sweet spot.
Norepinephrine (NE)
What happens if you have too much NE due to stress, medications, and caffeine or
other stimulants? I can make you -------------,------------, and affect your ability to ------------
. You see, I'm very primal and I can't tell if you're stressed about a deadline or need to
, save yourself from a sabertooth tiger, which to me is more important. That executive
function? It's on hold until I'm sure you're out of danger. These many roles apply to both
physical and mental health, including mood, cognition, cardiac functioning, sleep, and
arousal. Knowing about how I function will help you to better understand symptoms and
treatments.
antsy, nervous, and affect your ability to focus.
I affect arousal, motivation, attention, learning, and REM sleep. I work within the
parasympathetic nervous system too. I can make you sweat and salivate. Increase me,
and I can help with symptoms
acetylcholine
Substances that block me can paralyze you because I am the link between the brain
and muscles. When there's not enough of me, I can be involved in Alzheimer's and
Parkinson's disease.
acetylcholine
I also have a role in addiction. Dr. Stahl refers to me as “the brain’s own nicotine” when
he talks about my role in addiction. I’ve got lots of receptor friends; my best friends
are nicotinic and muscarinic receptors.
acetylcholine
some people call me 5HT. I help to regulate mood. I’ve been called the “happy
hormone,” but actually I am not a hormone at all; I am a monoamine neurotransmitter.
Your body synthesizes me naturally from tryptophan. You know that amino acid in
turkey that makes you content and happy after a big turkey meal? That’s me, helping
you to feel relaxed, comfortable, and less stressed.
Serotonin
I help to regulate sleep, arousal, libido, aggression, and pain perception too! That's how
I work in medications too.
Serotonin
I am one of the key monamine neurotransmitters that regulate mood. First of all, I am
associated with executive function, your ability to perform well, be organized, and all
those good things including emotional intelligence.
dopamine
I'm also essential to your movement and coordination. Being balanced is very important
to me; too much or too little can cause problems.
dopamine
When my levels are low you'll lose pleasure, interest, alertness, and even self-
confidence. Low levels are also found in clients who have Parkinson's disease. Too
much of me is not always a good thing. I can lead to the hallucinations you see in
schizophrenia and psychosis.
dopamine
to much DA can lead to
hallucinations
schizophrenia and
psychosis.
Do you know that great feeling you get when you win something? That's me, at work in
your reward center. Some people have trouble with me because my reward properties
ANSWERS.
Which client factor(s) impact the effect of psychotropic medications and should be
considered when prescribing psychotropic medications.
age
smoking
caffiene
perscrined medication
over the counter medications
the chemical transmission of information between neurons and their target cells is called
______________
Neurotransmission
The neurotransmitters that most impact mental health can be classified into four major
categories:
1.cholinergics (acetylcholine)
2.monoamines (norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, and histamine)
3.amino acids (gamma- amino-butyric acid and glutamate), and 4.neuropeptides
Psychotropic medications often impact neurotransmitters by either enhancing or
decreasing the neurotransmitters' ability to bind to receptor sites
True
I am the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter (NT). The opposite of Glu. I decrease
neuroexcitability across the brain. I bring the “chill” to the party. I say party because
people really like me when I take the edge off stress and help them calm down. Some
meds use my benefits to help people sleep for medical procedures. I help people relax,
destress, and get some sleep.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid.)
When people don't have enough of GABA they may experience
anxiety or even
schizophrenia.
You can see my effects when people drink alcohol. A few drinks and people are super
social and up for just about anything. I’m told these are great benefits, but some people
abuse alcohol and medications that target me, such as benzodiazepines. I don’t just
calm down those emotions, I slow down everything, even breathing, which can be
dangerous. I also affect the executive function and motor coordination, making people
more at risk for accidents.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid.)
I am your flight, fight, or fright. That's me, in excess. . I can really help with focus and
productivity which is why you see me with a cup of coffee. I can put some "pep in your
step" for sure when we get you to your sweet spot.
Norepinephrine (NE)
What happens if you have too much NE due to stress, medications, and caffeine or
other stimulants? I can make you -------------,------------, and affect your ability to ------------
. You see, I'm very primal and I can't tell if you're stressed about a deadline or need to
, save yourself from a sabertooth tiger, which to me is more important. That executive
function? It's on hold until I'm sure you're out of danger. These many roles apply to both
physical and mental health, including mood, cognition, cardiac functioning, sleep, and
arousal. Knowing about how I function will help you to better understand symptoms and
treatments.
antsy, nervous, and affect your ability to focus.
I affect arousal, motivation, attention, learning, and REM sleep. I work within the
parasympathetic nervous system too. I can make you sweat and salivate. Increase me,
and I can help with symptoms
acetylcholine
Substances that block me can paralyze you because I am the link between the brain
and muscles. When there's not enough of me, I can be involved in Alzheimer's and
Parkinson's disease.
acetylcholine
I also have a role in addiction. Dr. Stahl refers to me as “the brain’s own nicotine” when
he talks about my role in addiction. I’ve got lots of receptor friends; my best friends
are nicotinic and muscarinic receptors.
acetylcholine
some people call me 5HT. I help to regulate mood. I’ve been called the “happy
hormone,” but actually I am not a hormone at all; I am a monoamine neurotransmitter.
Your body synthesizes me naturally from tryptophan. You know that amino acid in
turkey that makes you content and happy after a big turkey meal? That’s me, helping
you to feel relaxed, comfortable, and less stressed.
Serotonin
I help to regulate sleep, arousal, libido, aggression, and pain perception too! That's how
I work in medications too.
Serotonin
I am one of the key monamine neurotransmitters that regulate mood. First of all, I am
associated with executive function, your ability to perform well, be organized, and all
those good things including emotional intelligence.
dopamine
I'm also essential to your movement and coordination. Being balanced is very important
to me; too much or too little can cause problems.
dopamine
When my levels are low you'll lose pleasure, interest, alertness, and even self-
confidence. Low levels are also found in clients who have Parkinson's disease. Too
much of me is not always a good thing. I can lead to the hallucinations you see in
schizophrenia and psychosis.
dopamine
to much DA can lead to
hallucinations
schizophrenia and
psychosis.
Do you know that great feeling you get when you win something? That's me, at work in
your reward center. Some people have trouble with me because my reward properties
