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The 6 key neurotransmitters in psychiatry |
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- acetylcholine
- dopamine
- norepinephrine
- serotonin
- GABA
- glutamate
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What neurotransmitter is affected in Alzheimer's |
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| Neurotransmitter that is affected by psychiatric medications that treat Schizophrenia |
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Definition
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| An increase in what brain chemical causes hallucinations and delusions in Schizophrenics |
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| Depression primarily involves which two neurotransmitters |
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Definition
| Norepinephrine & Serotonin |
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| Neurotransmitter that affects anxiety/inhibitory |
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Clozapine
Weekly lab test for 1st six months to monitor for: |
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Definition
Agranulocytosis
A white blood cell count is needed |
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Clozapine
Causes weight gain what disease is a concern
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| The most common cause of nonadherence to antipsychotic pharmacologic treatment |
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Extrapyramidal Effects
EPS |
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