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)