Psy 365 Drugs and Behavior Gilbert SDSU Exam 5 | 75 Questions With Complete Solutions.

Reactive depression - Depression reaction to some event that occurs in your life. (ex; death in the family) DOES NOT REQUIRE MEDICATION!!! Major depressive episode - Depression for no specific reason and its recurrent (more intense) commonly occurring. Major depressive episode is multiple disorders over time, treat with medication Symptoms of major depressive episode - Characterized by symptoms that last for more than 2 weeks *Depressed Mood *Diminished Interest/Pleasure *Significant Weight Loss *Insomnia/hypersomnia *Psychomotor agitation or retardation *Fatigue *Feeling of Worthlessness/Guilt *Decreased ability to concentrate or think *Recurrent Suicidal thoughts MAO-I - Antidepressant that Blocks the degrading MAO enzyme. Blocks the reuptake of Serotonin, Dopamine and Norepinephrine Tricyclics - Antidepressant that Blocks the reuptake of Serotonin and Norepinephrine.Has heavy side effects Tricyclics affect? - Histamines, Acetylcholine, and Epinephrine SSRI - Antidepressant that Block reuptake of Serotonin and Norepinephrine(very lightly). Increase Serotonin level (can be dangerous because of Serotonin syndrome) Less side effects than Tricyclics SNRI - Antidepressant that Slows the reuptake of Serotonin and Norepinephrine. EFFEXOR IS THE MOST POPULAR ONE Bupropion - Antidepressant that Blocks the reuptake of DOPAMINE Clomipramine - Antidepressant that Blocks Serotonin Antidepressant drugs - MAOI SSRI SNRI Tricyclics BupropionClomipramine Why are MAOI drugs not used much anymore? - It can cause * Hypertension-elevated blood pressure * Drug interactions-such as decongestion drugs, amphetamines, cocaine * Food interactions * Sleep disturbance-insomnia * Weight gain *Affects the Norepinephrine in the sympathetic nervous system, * Breaks down tyramine in the liver. Parts of the brain involved in PTSD and anxiety - Amygdala and Hippocampus