NURS 4010 Psych Exam 1- medications

NURS 4010 Psych Exam 1- medications Action of Benzodiazepines Increase the effect of GABA - Reduces neural excitability Action of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) Increase serotonin by inhibiting the reuptake of it Action of SNRIs (Selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) Increase both serotonin and norepinephrine but inhibiting the reuptake Action of TCA's (Tricyclic antidepressants) Increases norepinephrine and serotonin - some increase acetylcholine and histamine Action of NDRI (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor) Increase norepinephrine and dopamine by blocking reuptake Action of MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) Increase monoamines - interferes with enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters Action of Antipsychotics Decrease dopamine -atypical decrease dopamine and increase serotonin What disorders can antidepressants treat other than depression? Anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, eating disorders, sleep aid, pain syndromes Classes of antidepressants -Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) -Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI) Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI) -Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA) -Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) -Psychotherapeutic Combinations -Heterocyclics -Atypical Antipsychotics SSRI's GOLD STANDARD for depression Trintellix SSRI receptor agonist