Psych, Drug and EtOH Flashcards
1
Q
What medication is most effective in nicotine dependence and what is its mechanism of action?
A
Varenicline
- Partial agonist of alpha-4-beta-2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtypes
2
Q
What is the most significant risk of treating someone with bipolar using antidepressants?
A
Mixed affective state
- Both elevation and depression concurrently, which results in high motivation to kill onself
