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Chapter 2: Neurobiologic theories & psychopharmacology [8] Central Nervous System Consists of: – Brain o Cerebrum o Cerebellum: Receives & integrates info. From all body areas to coordinate mo... vement & posture o Brain stem: Pons, Medulla oblongata, Locus ceruleus, Cranial nerve nuclei 3-12 o Limbic system: Above the brain stem & includes: Thalamus, hypothalamus, amygdala – Spinal cord12 – Nerves that control voluntary acts Cerebrum • Divided into 2 hemispheres with 4 lobes each: – Frontal lobe (thought, body movement, memories, emotions, moral behavior) – Parietal lobe (taste, touch, spatial orientation) – Temporal lobe (smell, hearing, memory, emotional expression) – Occipital lobe (language, visual interpretation)Neurotransmitter Drugs  Dopamine (control of complex movements, motivation, cognition, regulation of emotional responses) *when you mess w/dopamine, you get very significant S/E [some permanent]  Norepinephrine (attention, learning, memory, sleep, wakefulness, mood regulation)  Epinephrine (flight-or-fight response)  Serotonin (food intake, sleep, wakefulness, temperature regulation, pain control, sexual behaviors, regulation of emotions) Old generation of these meds treated + side effects of schizophrenia, but these patients couldn’t go back and be a regular person in society again. [old generation meds caused DECREASE dopamine in brain… caused Parkinson’s side effects]  Histamine (alertness, control of gastric secretions, cardiac stimulation, peripheral allergic responses)  Acetylcholine (sleep and wakefulness cycle, signals muscles to become alert)  Glutamate (an excitatory amino acid)  GABA (modulates other neurotransmitters) *ppl w/ anxiety have GABA Brain imaging techniques • Computed tomography (CT) • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) • Positron emission tomography (PET) • Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) We cannot yet diagnose mental illness with these techniques aloneCauses of mental illness • Genetics and heredity: play a role but alone do not account for development of mental illness • Psycho-immunology: a compromised immune system could contribute, especially in at-risk populations • Infections, particularly viruses, may play a role Psychopharmacology • Psychopharmacology and medication management are important in the treatment of many mental illnesses o Approved uses o Off-label uses; anticonvulsant meds used for bipolar disorder o Black box warnings; BAD S/E like may cause suicide [really gets your attention] Principles of Psychopharmacology Principles that guide the use of medications include:  Effect on target symptom  Adequate dosage for sufficient time  Lowest dose needed for maintenance [when meds like halodol are given as PRN (small dosages) they’re given as sedatives]  Lower doses for the elderly [everything slows down (metabolism of meds are slower)]  Tapering rather than abrupt cessation to avoid rebound or withdrawal  Follow-up care  Simplify the regimen for increased compliance [easier schedule for patient= more compliant …. Most times big dosages are given at night]Antipsychotic Drugs Ÿ Conventional [1st generation] Ÿ Atypical [2nd type/generation] Ÿ New Generation Uses: – Schizophrenia, acute mania, psychotic depression, drug-induced psychosis, and other psychotic symptoms Action: – Treat psychotic symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations, by blocking dopamine receptors [Atypical/ New generation are MUCH MORE EFFECTIVE because it treats BOTH +/- symptoms of schizophrenia also has less side effects] 3 Antipsychotics Available in Depot Injection Prolixin (decanoate fluphenazine)  Duration of 7-28 days Haldol (decanoate haloperidol)  Duration of 4 weeks Risperidone (Risperdal consta)  Duration of 2 weeks Thick oil IM injection usually given to patients who are non-compliant with their medications Patient needs to be given a PO FIRST [to see s/e of meds before giving IM injection that you CANNOT get out of the body]Conventional Antipsychotic Drugs Phenothiazines (Thorazine, Prolixin, Mellaril, Stelazine), Navane, Haldol, Loxitane, Moban Side effects  Extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)  Pseudoparkinsonism: Symptoms resembling parkinsonism such as tremor, masklike facies, drooling, rigidity, & stiff gait  Dystonia: Involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive or twisting movements  Akathisia: Feeling of restlessness & urgent need to move  Anticholinergic side effects: No secretions [dry mouth]  Tardive dyskinesia (TD): Very significant S/E, if not treated may be PERMANENT. AIMS test required to do for patients on antipsychotic drugs to make sure no TD  Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): Flu like symptoms [but quicker] rigidity, sudden spike of fever, fluctuating BP. May be fatal Patient teaching  Adhering to medication regimen  Managing side effects º Thirst º Constipation º Sedation : try taking med at night insteadAtypical Antipsychotic Drugs Clozaril [treat (-) symptoms of schizophrenia very well], Risperdal, Zyprexa [rarely given anymore b/c of EXTREME weight gain & metabolic change], Seroquel, Geodon Side effects [Show More]

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