Flashcards on Psychopharmacology

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What is psychopharmacology?

Psychopharmacology is the study of how drugs affect behavior, mood, and psychological functions.

What are some common types of psychiatric medications?

Common types of psychiatric medications include antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants.

What are the different classes of antidepressants?

The different classes of antidepressants include SSRI, SNRI, tricyclics, and MAO inhibitors.

What are the potential side effects of antipsychotic medications?

Potential side effects of antipsychotic medications include weight gain, diabetes, movement disorders, and drowsiness.

How do stimulant medications work?

Stimulant medications work by increasing the release and uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.

What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?

Benzodiazepines work by increasing the activity of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

What are the potential risks associated with long-term use of benzodiazepines?

Potential risks associated with long-term use of benzodiazepines include physical dependence, tolerance, cognitive impairment, and withdrawal symptoms.

What is Lithium used for?

Lithium is a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder.

What are the side effects of Lithium?

Side effects of Lithium can include tremors, weight gain, kidney problems, and thyroid problems.

What is the difference between a generic and a brand name medication?

A generic medication is made by a different manufacturer than the original brand name medication, but contains the same active ingredients and has the same effects. It is generally less expensive than the brand name medication.

What are some examples of over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat anxiety?

Some examples of OTC medications used to treat anxiety include diphenhydramine, melatonin, and kava.

What is the difference between an agonist and an antagonist drug?

An agonist drug activates a particular receptor in the brain, while an antagonist drug blocks or reduces the activation of a particular receptor in the brain.

What is the mechanism of action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

SSRIs work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, leading to increased levels of serotonin and improved mood.

What are some possible long-term effects of taking antipsychotic medications?

Possible long-term effects of taking antipsychotic medications include tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle movements, and metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

What is the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants?

Tricyclic antidepressants work by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain, leading to increased levels of these neurotransmitters and improved mood.

What is psychopharmacology?

Psychopharmacology is the study of how drugs affect behavior, mood, and psychological functions.

What are some common types of psychiatric medications?

Common types of psychiatric medications include antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants.

What are the different classes of antidepressants?

The different classes of antidepressants include SSRI, SNRI, tricyclics, and MAO inhibitors.

What are the potential side effects of antipsychotic medications?

Potential side effects of antipsychotic medications include weight gain, diabetes, movement disorders, and drowsiness.

How do stimulant medications work?

Stimulant medications work by increasing the release and uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.

What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?

Benzodiazepines work by increasing the activity of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.

What are the potential risks associated with long-term use of benzodiazepines?

Potential risks associated with long-term use of benzodiazepines include physical dependence, tolerance, cognitive impairment, and withdrawal symptoms.

What is Lithium used for?

Lithium is a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder.

What are the side effects of Lithium?

Side effects of Lithium can include tremors, weight gain, kidney problems, and thyroid problems.

What is the difference between a generic and a brand name medication?

A generic medication is made by a different manufacturer than the original brand name medication, but contains the same active ingredients and has the same effects. It is generally less expensive than the brand name medication.

What are some examples of over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat anxiety?

Some examples of OTC medications used to treat anxiety include diphenhydramine, melatonin, and kava.

What is the difference between an agonist and an antagonist drug?

An agonist drug activates a particular receptor in the brain, while an antagonist drug blocks or reduces the activation of a particular receptor in the brain.

What is the mechanism of action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

SSRIs work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, leading to increased levels of serotonin and improved mood.

What are some possible long-term effects of taking antipsychotic medications?

Possible long-term effects of taking antipsychotic medications include tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle movements, and metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

What is the mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants?

Tricyclic antidepressants work by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain, leading to increased levels of these neurotransmitters and improved mood.

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