Hypochondriasis (Illness Anxiety Disorder) Definition Also known as hypochondria‚ hypochondriasis is a disorder that leads an individual to believe they are very ill when nothing is wrong. Even when medical exams show no serious illness is present‚ the individual still continues to believe they have a life threatening illness. Causes • Bellieved to be caused by deficient neurotransmitters and decreased tolerance for physical pain Risk factors • Extreme stress • Severe symptom that could threaten
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EXAM 2 Study Guide PSCI 3315 (Spring 2012) Anesthetics From a list of anesthetics‚ be able to pick out the general anesthetics and the local ones General Inhaled:desflurane Sevoflurane Isoflurane Enflurane Halothane Methoxyflurane a. IV i. Dizzepam ii. Loraepam iii. Midazolam (drug of choice for IV) Local anesthetics (esters and amides) End in –caine (lidocaine‚ buplvacaine‚ procaine‚ cocaine) Be familiar with the potential adverse effects of general and local anesthetics Local:
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Dr.Leo Sternbach discovering benzodiazepines in the Late 1960’s according to Addictioncenter.com. Benzodiazepines Are psychiatric drugs‚ and Xanax is classified as a Benzodiazepine. In 1981 Upjohn Factory’s released a generic form of Xanax called Alprazolam‚ and it quickly became a very popular drug
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According to www.drugabuse.gov‚ it is estimated that fifty two million people with at least twenty percent being twelve or older‚ have used prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons at least once in their lifetimes. Some of the more commonly known drugs include Adderall‚ prescription painkillers and Xanax. These are the medications I will be researching and informing about‚ but there are definitely a lot more than three. Many people are prescribed and use these drugs as directed by a professional
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Sertraline‚ or Paroxetine‚ which are SSRI drugs‚ are helpful medications to treat PTSD. They help control the sadness‚ emptiness‚ and worries that patients feel with PTSD. Not only can an antidepressant be prescribed‚ but also a benzodiazepine like alprazolam to help with
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played a part in the singer Whitney Houston’s death. Within a year there were over 1000 deaths reports related to Xanax. The drug along with other enhancers‚ such as cocaine‚ marihuana‚ alcohol‚ seemed to play a major role in the loss of lives. Alprazolam or‚ Xanax is available in about four different doses. With all four being oval shaped‚ each tablet contains a different extended release. The pill comes in generic brand‚ and dosage depends on your doctor’s orders. A liquid form is also available
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Dangers of Mixing Xanax and Alcohol Xanax‚ or alprazolam‚ is a prescription medication in the benzodiazepine class of drugs. This drug is often prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders‚ because it acts as a central nervous system depressant‚ slowing brain activity to produce a calming effect. Xanax obviously has legitimate medical uses‚ but people can become addicted to it. When this occurs‚ the drug can produce harmful physical and psychological effects. These problems are magnified when
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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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include the back bones‚ the bones of the forearm‚ and the hip. Until a broken bone occurs there are typically no symptoms. Bones may weaken to such a degree that a break may occur with minor stress or spontaneously. She is taking bisphosphonates (alprazolam)10mg one time orally daily. Bisphosphonates all work by moving blood calcium into the bone‚ binding to calcium in the bone‚ and preventing osteoclasts from destroying bone cells and resorbing calcium. It also inhibits the activity of tumor necrosis
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Drug abuse is a chronic public health problem‚ affecting all levels of society‚ with potential irreversible consequences. Drug abuse may affect a person’s relationships‚ employment status‚ educational opportunities‚ status in society‚ and general health and wellness. The initial decision to abuse a drug is often voluntary. However‚ as the substance’s active chemicals disrupt central nervous system processes over time‚ the individual’s self-control is challenged and he or she becomes unable to resist
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