NR 546 Week 2 Neurotransmitters

Which client factor(s) impact the effect of psychotropic medications and should be considered when prescribing psychotropic medications. Age smoking caffiene perscrined medication over the counter medications The chemical transmission of information between neurons and their target cells is called ______________ Neurotransmission The neurotransmitters that most impact mental health can be classified into four major categories: nergics (acetylcholine) mines (norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, and histamine) acids (gamma- amino-butyric acid and glutamate), and peptides Psychotropic medications often impact neurotransmitters by either enhancing or decreasing the neurotransmitters' ability to bind to receptor sites True I am the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter (nt). The opposite of glu. I decrease neuroexcitability across the brain. I bring the “chill” to the party. I say party because people really like me when i take the edge off stress and help them calm down. Some meds use my benefits to help people sleep for medical procedures. I help people relax, destress, and get some sleep. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid.) When people don't have enough of gaba they may experience Anxiety or even schizophrenia. You can see my effects when people drink alcohol. A few drinks and people are super social and up for just about anything. I’m told these are great benefits, but some people abuse alcohol and medications that target me, such asbenzodiazepines. I don’t just calm down those emotions, i slow down everything, even breathing, which can be dangerous. I also affect the executive function and motor coordination, making people more at risk for accidents. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid.) I am your flight, fight, or fright. That's me, in excess. . I can really help with focus and productivity which is why you see me with a cup of coffee. I can put some "pep in your step" for sure when we get you to your sweet spot. Norepinephrine (ne) What happens if you have too much ne due to stress, medications, and caffeine or other stimulants? I can make you -------------,------------, and affect your ability to -- ----------. You see, i'm very primal and i can't tell if you're stressed about a deadline or need to save yourself from a sabertooth tiger, which to me is more important. That executive function? It's on hold until i'm sure you're out of danger. These many roles apply to both physical and mental health, including mood, cognition, cardiac functioning, sleep, and arousal. Knowing about how i function will help you to better understand symptoms and treatments. Antsy, nervous, and affect your ability to focus. I affect arousal, motivation, attention, learning, and rem sleep. I work within the parasympathetic nervous system too. I can make you sweat and salivate. Increase me, and i can help with symptoms Acetylcholine Substances that block me can paralyze you because i am the link between the brain and muscles. When there's not enough of me, i can be involved in alzheimer's and parkinson's disease. Acetylcholine I also have a role in addiction. Dr. Stahl refers to me as “the brain’s own nicotine” when he talks about my role in addiction. I’ve got lots of receptor friends; my best friends are nicotinic and muscarinic receptors. Acetylcholine