Name three families of drugs used to treat depression.

Q: According to the Contemporary Issues section, what is the only hallucinogen that has been approved…

A: In 2019,US Food and Drug administration has approved Ketamine as a hallucinogen for treating…

Q: Define the term Schizophrenia?

A: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder. Here we will discuss the term with an elaborate description.

Q: Why do opiates relieve dull pain but not sharp pain?

A: Opioids are a kind of narcotic pain drugs that are provided for a sudden episode of pain which takes…

Q: first class of drugs that are effective in reducing the symptoms of the nervous system disorders are…

A: Signs and symptoms of nervous system disorders Persistent or sudden onset of a headache. A…

Q: a) Why is Prozac prescribed for people with depression? b) Which drug should not be prescribed by…

A: Serotonin is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter that relays messages between the brain and body.…

Q: Name the latest atypical antipsychotic medications?

A: Atypical psychotics are the second generation psychotics known to inhibit the serotonin-dopamine…

Q: What could be some of the reasons why some patients experienced side effects with ACE inhibitors?

A: ACE inhibitor drugs has the ability to slow progressive renal, cardiac, and vascular diseases. They…

Q: What are depressive disorder (depression) and its effects?

A: Depressive disorder or depression is a kind of mood disorder and it does not meet the criteria of…

Q: What drug interactions can lead to serotonin syndrome?

A: Serotonin refers to the chemical produced by the nerve cell. It serves as the neurotransmitter that…

Q: How do drugs that regulate depression and anxiety work?

A: Neurotransmitters are known as chemical messengers that help in signal transduction in nerve cells.…

Q: Explain why benzodiazepine anxiolytics should be avoided for the relief of anxiety.

A: The most usual side effects of benzodiazepine use are sleepiness and diminished coordination. Such…

Q: Drugs that have been developed to potentiate inhibitory neurotransmitters (like gamma amino butyric…

A: Drugs are the chemical molecules, which acts on our body to bring back the normal physiological…

Q: What is the preferred treatment for anxiety?

A: Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent psychiatric disorder. They are often unidentified and…

Q: How couple therapy help for reduce unipolar depression ?

A: Depression is a disorder related to mood and behavior. It affects the daily life of the affected…

Q: What is the mechanism by which antipsychotics work?

A: Antipsychotics are neuropleptics, are a class of psychotropic medication primarily used to manage…

Q: Why are the effects of antipsychotic drugs equally compatible with the dopamine hypothesis and the…

A: Dopamine hypothesis states that hyperactive transmission of dopamine results in symptoms of…

Q: Which of the following is true about mixed moods? a. they are relatively rare in children with…

A: The mixed moods can involve fluctuations from mania to depression within a single 24- he period.   A…

Q: What is the difference between Reactive depression and Endogenous depression ?

A: Introduction: Depression is a medical illness that is very common and serious. It negatively affects…

Q: As depression becomes more severe, what happens to the percentage of patients showing improvement…

A: Depression is a mood disorders characterized by feeling of anger, sadness and loss of interest.…

Q: What are all the forms of treatment for major depression? (note: be detailed and cite all the work…

A: Major depressive disorder is also called unipolar or major depressive disorder which is…

Q: How to prepare antipsychotics ?

A: Antipsychotics: Antipsychotics are the medications that are used to treat psychological and…

Q: Explain the biology of depression ?

A: Mental health is defined as a state of well-being which includes cognitive, behavioral and emotional…

Q: What drug interactions can  leads to serotonin syndrome?

A: We can say that Serotonin refers to the chemical produced by the nerve cell. It serves as the…

Q: Taking the broad categories of stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens, please explain the…

A: Depressants are drugs that slow down the function of the central nervous system. They can induce…

Q: How MAO affect the depression ? Explain

A: Depression is a feeling which makes a person sorrowful and low in day-to-day activities. There could…

Q: How are the dopamine D1 and D2 receptors related to positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

A: The dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia postulates that hyperactivity of dopamine D2 receptor…

Q: What would be the effect of benzodiazepines on someone who had no GABA?

A: GABA also called gama amino butyric acid It is an inhibitory neurotransmitter of central nervous…

Q: Which of the following is evidence against the idea that antidepressant drugs relieve depression…

A: Here we have to describe about the idea that antidepressant drugs relieve depression simply by…

Q: What are the generic names of Tricyclic antidepressants?

A: TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS- Tricyclic antidepressants are a type of antidepressant medicine with a…

Q: The most significant side effect associated with volatile anesthetics is

A: Akinesia In akinesia person is unable to direct his/her muscles to move. But the muscles do not…

Q: What is the role of genetics in bipolar depression ?

A: Introduction  Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that can affect severely. The symptoms are…

Q: How do the pain-relieving effects of cannabinoids differ from those of opiates?

A: We know that Cannabinoids are derived from cannabis while opiates from opium. and Both of these…

Q: According to survey, how much percent of adults in the United States meet the criteria for…

A: Question is related to psychiatric nursing  Solution given below

Q: What is the pedigree analysis of schizophrenia?

A: The term 'Schizophrenia' was coined by Eugene Bieuler from Greek Skhizeinto - split. It is a mental…

Q: Why would a tricyclic antidepressant fit in with the monoamine theory? How does a tricyclic…

A: Monoamine theory:- The monoamine hypothesis of depression predicts that the underlying…

Q: What is meant by Sedative-hypnotic drugs?

A: The chemical substances that change an individual's state either mentally or physically are referred…

Q: What is the biology of Schizophrenia ?

A:

Q: The drug lithium carbonate has been shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety disorders. True…

A: An anxiety disorder is more than temporary worry or fear. Panic disorder, phobia related disorder…

Q: How exercise alleviate depression ?

A: Hormones are chemical messengers and help in the growth and development of organisms. The different…

Q: Which neourotransmitter does methadone affect and how does the drug alter neurotransmission?

A: Methadone is also known by it's brand names Dolophine and methadose.Route of administration of…

Q: Why do SSRIs fit in with the monoamine theory?

A: Escitalopram is a second-generation antidepressant; a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)…

Psychological Health

The psychological health of a person constitutes his mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. It deals with our thought, relationships, motivation, behavior, and perceptions. It is the result of the complex interaction between a person's thoughts and their past experiences.