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Nursing 350: Neurotransmitters

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The drug of choice for anxiety reduction that does not have addictive properties. Page 37
Most _______ act by either increasing or decreasing the activity of certain neurotransmitter-receptor systems. Page 37
These antidepressants are no longer the first line of antidepressants because of their many side effects and they take longer to reach an optimal dose. Page 55
What is caused by too little GABA? Page 37
Is also used for smoking cessation as well as acts as an antidepressant. Page 57
An example of an SSRI is: Page 55
A decrease in this neurotransmitter results in Parkinson's disease and depression. Page 40
A decrease in this neurotransmitter leads to depression. Page 41
A decrease in this specific cholinergic leads to Alzheimer's disease. Page 41
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Drug of choice for anxiety. Page 52
A decrease in this neurotransmitter leads to depression; an increase leads to mania and anxiety states. Page 41
Too much dopamine leads to: Page 49
This neurotransmitter is involved in alertness, the inflammatory response, and stimulates gastric secretions. Page 41