NUR 3250 Module 3 Antidepressant and
Antianxiety Agents Study Guide And Actual
Answers (2025-2026) Set.
Depression - Answer A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
Anxiety - Answer unpleasant feeling of tension, fear, or nervousness in response to an
environmental stimulus, whether real or imaginary
Neurotransmitter - Answer chemical produced by a nerve and released when the nerve is
stimulated; reacts with a specific receptor site to cause a reaction
Dopamine - Answer A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention and learning
and the brain's pleasure and reward system.
Serotonin - Answer Affects mood, hunger, sleep and arousal. Undersupply linked to
depression.
Norepinephrine - Answer Norepinephrine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that
acts as both a stress hormone and neurotransmitter
Tyramine - Answer is an amino acid that helps regulate blood pressure. It occurs naturally in
the body, and it's found in certain foods.
Suicide - Answer the act of intentionally taking one's own life
Serotonin Syndrome - Answer a serious drug reaction. It is caused by medications that build
up high levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a chemical that the body produces naturally.
It's needed for the nerve cells and brain to function.
Hypertensive Crisis - Answer is a severe increase in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke.
Tardive Dyskinesia - Answer involuntary movements of the facial muscles, tongue, and limbs; a
possible neurotoxic side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs that target certain
, Pharmacokinetics: inhibits neurotransmitter GABA.
Medications: Xanax, Niravam, date rape drug.
Warnings: do NOT combine with other opioids or alcohol. Highly addictive, forms dependence.
May lead to Respiratory Depression, drowsiness, impairment, amnesia.
Benzodiazepines: Clonazepam - Answer Brand Name: Klonopin
Prescribed for: Panic disorder, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Akinetic seizure, myoclonic seizure,
acute mania(adjunctive) and acute Psychosis (adjunctive)
Mechanism of action: Binds to GaBA-A ligand-gated Chloride channel complex inhibiting effects
of GABA
How long does it work: some immediate relief with first dosing is common, it can take several
weeks with daily dosing for maximal therapeutic benefit
Benzodiazepines: Diazepam - Answer Common brands: Diastat AcuDial, Diazepam Intensol,
Valium
Subclasses: BZDs
Anxiolytic and Sedative
It can treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures, dependence on alcohol
DEA/FDA Schedule IV
Benzodiazepines: Lorazepam - Answer Common brands: Lorazepam Intensol, Ativan
Antianxiety Agents Study Guide And Actual
Answers (2025-2026) Set.
Depression - Answer A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
Anxiety - Answer unpleasant feeling of tension, fear, or nervousness in response to an
environmental stimulus, whether real or imaginary
Neurotransmitter - Answer chemical produced by a nerve and released when the nerve is
stimulated; reacts with a specific receptor site to cause a reaction
Dopamine - Answer A neurotransmitter associated with movement, attention and learning
and the brain's pleasure and reward system.
Serotonin - Answer Affects mood, hunger, sleep and arousal. Undersupply linked to
depression.
Norepinephrine - Answer Norepinephrine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body that
acts as both a stress hormone and neurotransmitter
Tyramine - Answer is an amino acid that helps regulate blood pressure. It occurs naturally in
the body, and it's found in certain foods.
Suicide - Answer the act of intentionally taking one's own life
Serotonin Syndrome - Answer a serious drug reaction. It is caused by medications that build
up high levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a chemical that the body produces naturally.
It's needed for the nerve cells and brain to function.
Hypertensive Crisis - Answer is a severe increase in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke.
Tardive Dyskinesia - Answer involuntary movements of the facial muscles, tongue, and limbs; a
possible neurotoxic side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs that target certain
, Pharmacokinetics: inhibits neurotransmitter GABA.
Medications: Xanax, Niravam, date rape drug.
Warnings: do NOT combine with other opioids or alcohol. Highly addictive, forms dependence.
May lead to Respiratory Depression, drowsiness, impairment, amnesia.
Benzodiazepines: Clonazepam - Answer Brand Name: Klonopin
Prescribed for: Panic disorder, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Akinetic seizure, myoclonic seizure,
acute mania(adjunctive) and acute Psychosis (adjunctive)
Mechanism of action: Binds to GaBA-A ligand-gated Chloride channel complex inhibiting effects
of GABA
How long does it work: some immediate relief with first dosing is common, it can take several
weeks with daily dosing for maximal therapeutic benefit
Benzodiazepines: Diazepam - Answer Common brands: Diastat AcuDial, Diazepam Intensol,
Valium
Subclasses: BZDs
Anxiolytic and Sedative
It can treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures, dependence on alcohol
DEA/FDA Schedule IV
Benzodiazepines: Lorazepam - Answer Common brands: Lorazepam Intensol, Ativan
