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Psyc3 Flashcards

Neurotransmitter changes in Disease Orientation Amnesias (19 cards)

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Neurotransmitter changes in:

-Anxiety

A

INcreased: NE

DEcreased: GABA, Serotonin

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Neurotransmitter changes in:

-Depression

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INcreased: N/A

DEcreased: NE, Serotonin, Dopamine

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Neurotransmitter changes in:

-Alzheimer’s

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INcreased: N/A

DEcreased: Acetylcholine

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Neurotransmitter changes in:

-Huntington’s

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INcreased: Dopamine

DEcreased: GABA, Acetylcholine

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Neurotransmitter changes in:

-Schizophrenia

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INcreased: Dopamine

DEcreased: N/A

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Neurotransmitter changes in:

-Parkinson’s

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INcreased: Serotonin, Acetylcholine

DEcreased: Dopamine

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What disorders are associated with a DEcrease in Serotonin?

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Anxiety & Depression

*Parkinson’s - INcreased 5-HT

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What disorders are associated with a DEcrease in Acetylcholine?

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Alzheimer’s & Huntington’s

*Parkinson’s - INcreased ACh

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What disorders are associated with a DEcrease in Dopamine?

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Depression & Parkinson’s

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What disorders are associated with an INcrease in Dopamine?

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Huntington’s & Schizophrenia

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What disorders are associated with a DEcrease in GABA?

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Anxiety & Huntington’s

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12
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What does AOx3 mean in a medical chart?

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Alert and Oriented to:

  • Person
  • Place
  • Time

Who they are, where they are & date and time

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What are common causes of loss of orientation?

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Alcohol/Drugs
Fluid/Electrolyte imbalance
Head trauma
Hypoglycemia
Nutritional deficiencies
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What is the order of loss to person, place, & time?

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1st - Time
2nd - Place
3rd - Person

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What are the types of Amnesias?

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Retrograde
Anterograde
Korsakoff’s
Dissociative

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What is retrograde amnesia?

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Inability to remember things that occurred BEFORE CNS insult

17
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What is anterograde amnesia?

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Inability to remember things that occurred AFTER a CNS insult (no new memory)

18
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What is Korsakoff’s amnesia?

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Classic ANTEROGRADE amnesia caused by Thiamine deficiency and the associated destruction of mammillary bodies

*may include some Retrograde amnesia

19
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What is Dissociative amnesia?

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Inability to recall important personal information, usually subsequent to severe trauma or stress