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Compulsive drug craving, seeking use that persists even in the face of negative consequences? Addiction -Dopamine is the neurotransmitter related to addiction. Stimulants, methamphetamine, adderall can be addictive. Maladaptive pattern of substance use with tolerance, withdraw, and persistent desire to obtain? Substance dependence Will do anything to obtain. Use CAGE questionaire for assessing alcohol dependence. C-Cut down A-Annoyed by others G-Guilty about drinking E-"Eye-Opener" ...

Which neurotransmitters are most theorized when decreased lead to depression and anxiety? Norepinephrine and Serotonin The difference in the daignosis of dysthymia vs. MDD is dysthymia must present for how long? 2 years-Someone with dysthymia has that "everything is just ok", nothings great everyday mood. Struggle with when last happy. MDD patient has a 2 week period of depression with symptoms of trouble sleeping, appetite, insight, guilt, concetration, pleasure, suicidal thoughts. MDD t...

How is the amygdala part of the brain involved in anxiety? * Amygdala is in the center of the brain near the hippocampus. * The amygdala rates the importance of an emotional event and activates the hippocampus accordingly. * Determines whether there will be a fear response and initiates your flight or flight response that helps you respond to a perceived threat. * When this response remains switched on and there is no danger, or gets switched on too easily, that is when it becomes an anxie...

Bipolar 1 Manic episodes with or without psychosis and/or major depression Bipolar II Hypomanic episode with major depression; no history of manic or mixed episode Cyclothymia Hypomanic and depressive symptoms that do not meet criteria for bipolar II disorder; NO major depressive episodes Bipolar disorder not otherwise specified Does not meet criteria for major depression, bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, or cyclothymia (e.g., less than one week of manic symptoms without psychosis ...

Compensation - Is used to make up for perceived deficiencies and cover up shortcomings related to these deficiencies to prevent the conscious mind from recognizing them. Conversion - Is the unconscious transformation of anxiety into a physical symptom with no organic cause. Often the symptom functions to gain attention or as an excuse. Denial - Involves escaping unpleasant, anxiety-causing thoughts, feelings, wishes, or needs by ignoring their existence. Displacement - Is the transference ...

1. T/F - Both genetic and environmental factors influence individual response to, and tolerability of, psychotropic agents. True 2. T/F - FDA approved psychotropics are similar in overall effectiveness for their indicated disorder. True 3. The dopamine systems highly relevant to psychiatry include: a. Nigrostriatal i. Degeneration leads to Parkinson's ii. Drugs that inhibit dopamine here cause EPS b. Mesocorticolimbici. Reward pathway (addiction) ii. Target of antipsychotic properties (...

Strattera Non-stimulant for ADHD/atomexatine Straterra Dosing Once Daily/long-acting Amphetaime/ Dextroamphetamine Adderall - ADHD/Narcolepsy - Class II Adderall Dosing 5-10mg/30-40mg Armodafinil (Nuvigil) Indications A stimulant that is not related to the ampetamine class for ADH D is ths Dexmethylphenidate Focalin Lysdexamfetamine V

Which disorder has at least one full manic episode, lasting at least one week? Hypomanic or depressive episodes may also occur but are not required for diagnosis. Bipolar 1 disorder What is DIGFAST? A mnemonic for the signs of mania: Distractibility Impulsivity/Indiscretion Grandiosity Flight of ideas Activity increase Sleep decrease Talkativeness How many DSM V criteria for mania must be present to diagnose a manic episode? Three or more How long must symptoms be present to diagnose...

Warning signs of Alzheimers Memory loss that disrupts daily life. Challenges in planning or solving problems. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure Confusion with time or place. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships. New problems with words in speaking or writing. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps. Decreased or poor judgment. Withdrawal from work or social activities. Changes in mood and personality. Warning ...

Assessment tool used to assess psychotropic drugs. AIMS (abnormal involuntary movement scale) What is a thought process? the flow of thought (coherent vs incoherent). Thought processes Delusions, Hallucinations, Disorganized speech, looseness of association, circumstantiality, tangentiality, Looseness of association cluster, word salad, mutism, poverty of thought, poverty of content, racing thoughts, flight of ideas. Delusions Belief about the world that most people would agree is impossibl...