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Patient refusal to follow prescribed treatment.
Noncompliance
Disruption in brain chemical levels affecting mood.
Neurotransmitter Imbalance
Symptoms that add to the patient's experience.
Positive Symptoms
Increased restlessness or anxiety in schizophrenia.
Agitation
Neurotransmitter linked to mood regulation.
Serotonin
,First antidepressant targeting serotonin imbalance.
Prozac
Impaired neurotransmitter functions in psychiatric illnesses.
Dysfunctioning Neurotransmitter Systems
Process of converting genetic information into proteins.
Gene Expression
Protein that initiates gene transcription.
Transcription Factor
Changes in behavior influencing genetic expression.
Behavior Modification
Enzyme system affecting drug metabolism.
, Cytochrome P450
Amount of drug available after metabolism.
Bioavailability
Study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
Pharmacokinetics
Some Asians require reduced doses of medications.
Lower Drug Doses
Receptors that mediate cellular responses to neurotransmitters.
G-Protein Linked Receptors
Medications that block receptor activity.
Antagonistic Traits