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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
--is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry about everyday things that is disproportionate to the actual source of worry. TERM 2
Panic Disorder
DEFINITION 2 ----is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurring severe and similar to that caused by life-threatening danger TERM 3
Social Anxiety Disorder
DEFINITION 3 Irrational, persistent fear of being negatively evaluated in social or performance situations TERM 4
Ativan (lorazepam)
DEFINITION 4 influence GABA to balance the excitability of the brain TERM 5
Benzodiazepines
DEFINITION 5 The below tables contain a list of benzodiazepines that are commonly prescribed, with their basic pharmacological characteristics such as half-life and equivalent doses to other benzodiazepines also listed, along with their trade names and primary uses.
GABA
inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system TERM 7
Paxil (paroxetine)
DEFINITION 7 affects serotonin levelsSide effects:Sexual dysfunctionSerotonin syndromePaxil (paroxetine)Long-Term TreatmentWeight gainSleep disturbances TERM 8
Serotonin
DEFINITION 8 -- a monoamine neurotransmitter. TERM 9
Ambien (zolpidem)
DEFINITION 9 works on GABA receptors at the same location as benzodiazepines Minimal effects on anxiety Side effects Drowsiness, dizziness, amnesia Minimal morning hangover Theoretical potential for abuse Limit use to four weeks to limit tolerance anddependence Abnormal Behavior TERM 10
Rozerem (ramelteon)
DEFINITION 10 Similar in action to melatonin Binds to same receptors as melatonin When activated, receptors facilitate the sleep/wake cycle Adverse Effects Nausea Dizziness Fatigue Less abuse potential
symptoms of serotonin syndrome
Increased body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate Tremor, seizures Confusion, agitation, headache, coma TERM 17
3 types of insomnia
DEFINITION 17
- Transient2. Short-term3. Chronic TERM 18
treatment of insomnia
DEFINITION 18 Ambien (zolpidem) and Rozerem (ramelton)
