Atypical antipsychotic

Cognitive functional tests of an animal can be divided into two categories, attentive and recollection tests, both of which will be examined in this experiment. [ref 1] The memory test is the Morris Water Maze and the attentive test is the Pre-Pulse Inhibition test. Both tests in this experiment are exercise different parts of the brain, the Water Maze exercises the hippocampus, and the Pre-Pulse Inhibition exercises the brainstem. The Water Maze experiment is an exercise regarding the…

therapy and medications. People struggling with Schizophrenia take antipsychotic medications. This medication helps to control practically all of the positive symptoms. However, they have little effect for the negative symptoms. About sixty percent of people do respond positively to this form of medication (Schizophrenia 27). Schizophrenia medications can cause symptoms. Tardive Dyskinesia is the worst side effect of antipsychotic medications. This causes twitching in the face, and twitching of…

Introduction This review is focused on Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, more commonly known as Tourette syndrome (TS). This is a neurological disorder affecting impulses, causing people to display involuntary movements and verbalizations. These involuntary behaviors have been termed, “tics”. These tics, or symptoms, usually occur in main areas of the body, and are most prevalent during early adolescence (Tourette Association of America, 2015). There is significant research being evaluated…

Part 1: adverse reactions 1.1 Introduction (QT prolongation) The toxicity of antipsychotic drugs is considered a good example of specific gender differences in Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) in a dose-dependent manner [1]. This adverse effect is induced cardiac arrhythmia known as torsade de pointes (TdP) (delay of cardiac repolarization), are associated with the following drugs such as; chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, pimozide and thioridazone, which increase the risk of QT prolongation. It…

The essay will concentrate on Steve case scenario outlining the mental health condition, which will be define and explain in terms of aetiology, signs and symptoms. This will also include the understanding of health promotion and recovery concepts. From the Steve’s case scenario, he appears to be suffering from Schizophrenia. According to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, England (NICE, 2014), schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder which modifies a person’s perception,…

causes of schizophrenia. Besides, both the movie A Beautiful Mind and the study Cognitive therapy for people with a schizophrenia spectrum diagnosis not taking antipsychotic medication: An exploratory trial published in 2011 by Morrison et al. found that Cognitive Therapy (CT) could help treat schizophrenia without the usage of antipsychotic medications. This movie attempted to portray psychology and schizophrenia in a positive manner. Nonetheless, the movie could be misleading. In the movie,…

receptors are downregulated. The presynaptic neuron then becomes disinhibited to release more serotonin. First generation antipsychotics or typical antipsychotics are D2 antagonists. They lower neurotransmission in the four dopamine pathways. Typical antipsychotics have a high affinity for D2 receptors or dopamine receptors. Second generation antipsychotics or atypical antipsychotics are serotonin-dopamine antagonists. They do so by blocking serotonin receptors. This is due to the high…

In the case of Ellen, I believe she meets criteria for 296.89 F31.81 Bipolar II disorder with atypical features, current episode depressed, severe. Per the DSM-5, Bipolar II diagnosis is warranted when there has been at least one episode of hypomania but never has been a manic episode and the most predominant episodes are those of depression. In the case of Ellen, she has struggled with depressed moods described as being unhappy most of her life, weight gain and increased appetite, insomnia and…

Sundown Syndrome, also known as sundowning, is a fairly common “clinical phenomenon” which has no exact definition. It most commonly appears in the elderly with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, and usually occurs in the late evenings and at night. The causes and range of symptoms of Sundown Syndrome are still being debated, but several symptoms, behaviors, risk factors, treatments, and methods of prevention have been identified. People should become more aware of the symptoms of sundowning so…

Evidence indicated that antidepressant drugs are common, but are not indicated for patients with BPD due to lack of proven efficacy in trials as well as destabilizing their moods. In 2009 studies reported while 71% of patients were prescribed and atypical antipsychotic and 53% received a mood stabilizer and 30% received an antidepressant. The complexity of BPD often invites the need for complex regimens with patient’s education and psychosocial treatment (certain forms of psychotherapy)…