namely fluoxetine (Prozac)‚ setraline (Zoloft)‚ and venlafaxine hydrochloride (Effexor XR). • Benzodiazepines are sedatives that are used as depressants for the central nervous system. This could become habit-forming when taken in higher doses or during prolonged use. These can also cause physical or mental dependence. Patients who seek emergency care for panic attacks are often administered with benzodiazepines. • More research is required with regard to the efficacy of inositol. It is best to speak
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Karissa is a 28 years old female Caucasian. Karissa is single at this moment. Karissa prefers to dress like a man; also she has visible tattoos on her arms. Karissa declares to be a lesbian; sadly her last girlfriend died in a motorcycle accident five years ago. Karissa has not been able to be with another couple seriously after this traumatic event. Karissa and family live in the Village of Central Square‚ NY; which is a small town in upstate NY. Karissa is living with his brother Steven which
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Case Analysis of Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder‚ Generalized Anxiety Disorder‚ and Substance Abuse Nicole Gapp University of Minnesota School of Nursing Case Analysis of Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder‚ Generalized Anxiety Disorder‚ and Substance Abuse Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder with symptoms that greatly affect the life of the individual. MDD could in fact be called a public health crisis‚ as it is projected
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inhibitory function. GABA‚ incidentally‚ cannot be taken orally or assist the brain GABA levels to increase due to the blood-brain barrier‚ which prohibits it from entering the central nervous system. Instead‚ there is a class of drug‚ called the benzodiazepine-receptor-agonist (BzRA) family that can assist GABA to bind to receptor sites in the brain. This class of drugs includes the well known valium‚ and related drugs such as Ambien and Lunesta‚ sleep medications. Despite the blood-brain barrier issue
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Which are worse- Legal or Illegal Drugs? Drugs are a common part of everyday life. In fact‚ it is highly likely that there are drugs of some sort in your cupboard. They are classified into two categories: legal and illegal. Legal drugs include alcohol‚ tobacco‚ and pharmaceutical drugs‚ while illegal drugs include marijuana‚ amphetamines and heroin. The media often portrays a biased‚ negative view on illegal drugs‚ however legal drugs often have the same effects as illegal drugs‚ if not worse
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“An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body waste. Approximately 750‚000 people in the United States have an ostomy. Each year 130‚000 new patients undergo ostomy surgery”. (Ossa‚ 2015)” George is a 52-year-old male that was born and raised and currently resides in the Town of Stoneham where he lives with his wife and 18-year-old daughter. He is employed full-time by the town as a DPW worker. George has a past medical history of a right knee replacement‚ chronic
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methods of stress management. They try to control the body’s response to stress by reducing physiological activity‚ it often includes methods like biofeedback and drug therapy. The group of drugs most commonly used to treat anxiety and stress are Benzodiazepines‚ this drug slows down the activity of the central nervous system. GABA is a neurotransmitter‚ which is the body’s natural form of anxiety relief‚ when it is released it has a general quieting effect on many of the neurons in the brain. It does
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Name: _____________________ Course & Year: ________________ Subject: ___________________ Professor: _____________________ Date: _______________________ Activity #: ____________ Topic: ALCOHOLISM Objective: To be able to discuss about Alcoholism. Outline: I. Classification and terminology of Alcoholism A. Etymology II. History of Alcohol III. Signs and symptoms B. Symptoms of long term alcohol misuse 1. Physical symptoms
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Deborah A. Johnson June 20‚ 2013 PSY110 Tues-Thurs PsychoPathology Paper Generalized anxiety disorder also known as (GAD) is a mood disorder that is the body’s natural response to danger‚ an automatic alarm that goes off when someone feels threatened
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When evaluating differential diagnosis‚ Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder 291.89 (F10.24) is another possible primary provisional diagnosis (APA‚ 2013).. The DSM explains that the individual must present depression symptoms along with substance use. There is a possibility that Miguel’s depression existed prior to his substance use and would by any means continue‚ so this diagnosis does not appear to be justifiable. Another differential diagnosis could be Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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