Serotonin syndrome

either resolved or improved. To monitor for toxicity, I would want to look for symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome occurs due to serotonergic drug use and excitability of peripheral and central postsynaptic 5HT-1A and 5Ht-2A receptors (Volpi-Abadie, Kaye, & Kaye, 2013). Serotonin syndrome symptoms can occur approximately 24 hours after a dosage increase, adding a serotonergic agent and overdose (Volpi-Abadie et al., 2013). Symptoms can range from mild to severe and can include: tachycardia, tremors, diaphoresis, hyperthermia, and delirium (Volpi-Abadie et al., 2013). Other adverse effects to watch for while taking an SSRI are increase suicidal thoughts and ideation, sexual dysfunction, and aggressive behaviors (Wenthur, Bennett, & Lindsley, 2014). SSRIs can affect the liver and kidneys. If she were to begin experiencing problems related to kidney or liver function such as, jaundice or decreased urine output, a renal and liver function panel would be appropriate. If Barbara returns to the office for a follow-up and there is no adequate response I would up her dosage another 10 mg to 30 mg. I…

Assignment -1 Serotonin syndrome: • Definition. • Causes. • Risk factors • Symptoms. • Diagnosis. • Treatment plan. • Prevention. 1-definition : Serotonin syndrome we can define it as a many symptoms that may happen due to use of serotonergic drugs the symptom may extent from mild to severe Symptoms include increase in the body tempreture and agitation and sweating and diarrhea tremor and increase in reflex .. body tempreture may be very dangerous and may be more than 41.1 c or 106 F…

(2001) found no significant effects of moderate MDMA use, however, heavy use was found to be associated with global decreases in serotonin transporters, believed to be a consequence of serotonin neurotoxicity, with women being more susceptible to “dose-related decreases in serotonin transporters” than men. According to Reneman et al. (2001) these decreases in serotonin transporters could be reversed, however long-term effects in the parieto-occipital cortex and occipital cortex is also a…

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room. Intensify you club experience with 3,4- methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or what is better known as ecstasy. Let’s get down to business and talk about the popularity of this drug, along with its destructive nature. Zooming into the brain, neurons release chemical substances that are called neurotransmitters. These chemicals are responsible for daily life and basic bodily functions. Ecstasy primarily targets many parts of the brain that contain the neurotransmitter called serotonin.…

recorded the symptoms of the drug and later spent the rest of his life dedicating his life to the study of this drug. Albert believed that it could be used in therapy sessions. LSD-25 is made from a fungus on that grows on rye or wheat called ergot and this fungus is believed to be the cause of the salem witch trials in 1963. There are many theories on how hallucinogens work on the human brain. The best one is that the chemical structures of these drugs can fit with our serotonin receptors and…

seeks pleasure or motivation. In order for someone to be motivated to seek a reward, the VTA and the NaC must be stimulated. Studies have shown that chronic pain impairs the function of this dopamine system (Taylor, 2015). Furthermore, the decrease in dopamine might also explain the occurrence of depression and anxiety in the chronic pain population. Another neurotransmitter that plays a role in depression is serotonin. Serotonin has been identified as one of the many neurotransmitters that…

concentrations of dopamine in the synaptic cleft, and when dopamine levels rise, the brain desires more of the good feeling dopamine is providing. This desire of the brain drives individuals to focus and concentrate on the task they are performing in order to keep generating more dopamine in the synapse, which simultaneously produces more of the good feeling the brain is craving (Cable News Network, 2008). The other chemical component of Adderall, dextroamphetamine, behaves in an almost…

By using observational and experimental methods we have evidence that variation in the serotonin transporter (5-HTT) gene changes a persons stress response to their environment (Losada, Wei, Aberg, Sjoholm, Lavebratt, Forsell, 2013, p. 216). Many studies have tested the hypothesis that variation in the 5-HTT is associated with depression given exposure to stressful events. The study done on the effect of the serotonin transporter showed “the occurrence of depression was 1.5 fold higher among…

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