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 as benzodiazepines. 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 Some people call me 5ht. I help to regulate mood. I’ve been called the “happy hormone,” but actually i am not a hormone at all; i am a monoamine neurotransmitter. Your body synthesizes me naturally from tryptophan. You know that amino acid in turkey that makes you content and happy after a big turkey meal? That’s me, helping you to feel relaxed, comfortable, and less stressed. Serotonin I help to regulate sleep, arousal, libido, aggression, and pain perception too! That's how i work in medications too. Serotonin I am one of the key monamine neurotransmitters that regulate mood. First of all, i am associated with executive function, your ability to perform well, be organized, and all those good things including emotional intelligence. Dopamine I'm also essential to your movement and coordination. Being balanced is very important to me; too much or too little can cause problems. Dopamine When my levels are low you'll lose pleasure, interest, alertness, and even selfconfidence. Low levels are also found in clients who have parkinson's disease. Too much of me is not always a good thing. I can lead to the hallucinations you see in schizophrenia and psychosis. Dopamine To much da can lead to Hallucinations schizophrenia and psychosis. Do you know that great feeling you get when you win something? That's me, at work in your reward center. Some people have trouble with me because my reward properties can lead to all types of addictions. These are just a few examples of how i function. Did i mention i even have my own pathways? Dopamine (da) I am an amino acid and the excitatory neurotransmitter. I’ve been referred to as the workhorse of the brain because i can affect almost every neuron in the brain. I’m quite the firecracker. You’ll find me working hard all over the brain affecting energy, memory, learning, and neural plasticity. I also work to relay sensory information and regulate spinal and motor reflexes. Glutamate