MH701 Safety Exam 1 Review Questions and answers with 100% correct solutions | A+ Grade

Which neurotransmitters are most theorized when decreased lead to depression and anxiety? Norepinephrine and Serotonin The difference in the daignosis of dysthymia vs. MDD is dysthymia must present for how long? 2 years-Someone with dysthymia has that "everything is just ok", nothings great everyday mood. Struggle with when last happy. MDD patient has a 2 week period of depression with symptoms of trouble sleeping, appetite, insight, guilt, concetration, pleasure, suicidal thoughts. MDD they remember being happy, not always sad and angry. A non-addictive and non habit forming alternative for the use in treating anxiety? Buspirone or Buspar-Take everyday, 2 times/day to see the most effect 4-6 weeks. Good add-on to antidepressant and also good for children. Substance to avoid when taking MAOIs and why? Tyramine and hypertensive crisis-Hardly seen in practice and used for last resort. Causes very high pressure. Tyramine items such as hotdogs, processed meat, sausage, pepperoni, chocolate, avocodoes, guac, raisins, bananas, yeasts, swiss cheese, blue cheese, wine, beer, alcohol, aged cheese. What SSRI has a shorter half-life and most often need to be weened to prevent issues with discontinuation? Paroxetine of Paxil-Pt. needs to be monitored due to days they will feel great or a low drop in their mood because of the half-life. Have a hard time discontinuing, have more anxiety, dizzy feeling. Paxil causes weight gain and sexual S/E