NR 546. week 2 Neurotransmitters
1. Which client factor(s) impact the effect of psychotropic age
medications and should be considered when prescrib- smoking
ing psychotropic medications. caffiene
perscrined medication
over the counter medica-
tions
2. the chemical transmission of information between Neurotransmission
neurons and their target cells is called ______________
3. The neurotransmitters that most impact mental health 1.cholinergics (acetyl-
can be classified into four major categories: choline)
2.monoamines (norep-
inephrine, dopamine,
serotonin, and hista-
mine)
3.amino acids (gamma-
amino-butyric acid and
glutamate), and 4.neu-
ropeptides
4. Psychotropic medications often impact neurotrans- True
mitters by either enhancing or decreasing the neuro-
transmitters' ability to bind to receptor sites
5. I am the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter (NT). The GABA (gamma-aminobu-
opposite of Glu. I decrease neuroexcitability across the tyric acid.)
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.
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6. When people don't have enough of GABA they may anxiety or even
experience schizophrenia.
7. You can see my effects when people drink alcohol. GABA (gamma-aminobu-
A few drinks and people are super social and up for tyric acid.)
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.
8. I am your flight, fight, or fright. That's me, in excess. . Norepinephrine (NE)
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.
9. What happens if you have too much NE due to stress, antsy, nervous, and affect
medications, and caffeine or other stimulants? I can your ability to focus.
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 your-
self from a sabertooth tiger, which to me is more im-
portant. 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, cog-
nition, cardiac functioning, sleep, and arousal. Know-
ing about how I function will help you to better under-
stand symptoms and treatments.
10. acetylcholine
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1. Which client factor(s) impact the effect of psychotropic age
medications and should be considered when prescrib- smoking
ing psychotropic medications. caffiene
perscrined medication
over the counter medica-
tions
2. the chemical transmission of information between Neurotransmission
neurons and their target cells is called ______________
3. The neurotransmitters that most impact mental health 1.cholinergics (acetyl-
can be classified into four major categories: choline)
2.monoamines (norep-
inephrine, dopamine,
serotonin, and hista-
mine)
3.amino acids (gamma-
amino-butyric acid and
glutamate), and 4.neu-
ropeptides
4. Psychotropic medications often impact neurotrans- True
mitters by either enhancing or decreasing the neuro-
transmitters' ability to bind to receptor sites
5. I am the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter (NT). The GABA (gamma-aminobu-
opposite of Glu. I decrease neuroexcitability across the tyric acid.)
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.
1/8
, NR 546. week 2 Neurotransmitters
6. When people don't have enough of GABA they may anxiety or even
experience schizophrenia.
7. You can see my effects when people drink alcohol. GABA (gamma-aminobu-
A few drinks and people are super social and up for tyric acid.)
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.
8. I am your flight, fight, or fright. That's me, in excess. . Norepinephrine (NE)
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.
9. What happens if you have too much NE due to stress, antsy, nervous, and affect
medications, and caffeine or other stimulants? I can your ability to focus.
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 your-
self from a sabertooth tiger, which to me is more im-
portant. 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, cog-
nition, cardiac functioning, sleep, and arousal. Know-
ing about how I function will help you to better under-
stand symptoms and treatments.
10. acetylcholine
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