factor is biochemistry. Neurotransmitters are thought to be out of balance in the nervous system of individuals with certain psychological disorders. For example schizophrenia has been associated with an excess of activity in the neurotransmitter dopamine. Depression has been associated with decreased availability of serotonin. The fourth factor is genes. Important new genetic research has highlighted the possibility that some people may be genetically at risk of development a mental disorder but
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Parkinson disease is a disease of the nervous system that affects movement. The disease is characterized by progressive loss of nigrostriatal dopaminergic cells due to a dopamine deficiency. Brain cell connections degenerate and die causing memory loss and destroying other important mental functions. Researchers are still unsure as to why the disease develops. A combination of genetic and environmental factors are thought to contribute to the risk of getting Parkinson’s‚ says Catherine Kopil‚ PhD
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because these behaviors are seen as disruptive in social settings such as classrooms‚ they have now been labeled as abnormal and symptoms of a disorder such as ADHD. On the opposite side of the spectrum‚ researchers have found that variation of a dopamine receptor gene may be the cause of the behavioral disorder (ABC News 2013). “If you have a certain variant of this gene‚ you have a greatly increased risk of having ADHD‚” stated Dr. Philip Shaw‚ a lead researcher in the Cild Psychiatry Branch at
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antidepressants‚ mood stabilizers‚ psychotherapy & electroconvulsive therapy. Impulse control disorders (manias) pleasurable activities sex‚ substance abuse‚ shopping sprees. Antiparkinsons meds- psychotropic drugs cause symptoms. Caused by depletion of dopamine in CNS. Dopaminergic drugs!!! Amantadine‚ Selegiline‚ Levodopa combined to help levodopa reach brain. CNS stimulants for ADHD- Analeptics‚ caffeine‚ modafinil‚ amphetamines‚ anorexiants. Neuro Parkinsons symptoms- muscle rigidity‚ bradykinesia
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counteract hyperactive impulsive symptoms such as distraction‚ forgetfulness‚ fidgeting‚ and excessive talking (“Symptoms”). Both medications speed up signals through the central nervous system and prevent cells from reabsorbing norepinephrine and dopamine‚ which are two examples of neurotransmitters. In addition‚ Ritalin takes effect and reaches peak performance quicker than Adderall (Morris). Most importantly‚ both medications have addictive
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TriCyclic Antidepressants (TCAs). This kind of antidepressants are one of the first drugs to be used for treating depression. TCAs work the same way as SNRIs. However‚ TCAs affect other chemical messengers‚ which cause many side effects. TCAs have been replaced in popularity due to the side effects they bring‚ which include urinary retention‚ constipation‚ weight loss‚ weight gain due to increased appetite‚ profuse sweating‚ tremors‚ delayed orgasms‚ lowered sex drive‚ tremors‚ blurred vision‚ dizziness
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neurologic disorder/central nervous system disorder that generally develops in older people‚ there is no known cure for PD but it is possible to live a long a fulfilling life. Explanation of Disease 1. Causes and Risks a. Caused by loss of dopamine. b. Risks for Parkinson’s disease are age‚ heredity‚ sex‚ and exposure to toxins. 2. Diagnosis Information c. A neurologic examination must be done. d. A diagnostic test can be done but rarely does it ever uncover any abnormality
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A Case study of A Patient Suffering With A Long Term Health Problem The care and management of patients suffering with a long term condition is an integral part of the nurse’s role. With approximately 15 million people in the UK suffering from at least one chronic illness (DoH‚ 2012)‚ it becomes apparent why the Department of Health (DoH) and the National Health Service (NHS) have had to put in to place advice and guidelines in order that the appropriate measures are taken to ensure that these
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Psychological Disorder Analysis PSY/270 4/21/2013 | Psychological Disorder Analysis Marla is 42 years old Hispanic female who came to the facility complaining of trouble sleeping‚ feeling jumpy all the time‚ and experiencing an inability to concentrate. As a result of these symptoms its causing problems for her at work. She is seeking help in order to function better not only at work‚ but also at home. Marla symptoms are vague and fit many psychology disorders more information will have
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THC triggers brain cells to release the chemical dopamine. Such loss of coordination can be caused by smoking marijuana. And that’s just one of its many negative effects. Marijuana affects memory‚ judgment‚ and perception. Under the influence of marijuana‚ you could fail to remember things you just learned‚ watch your grade point average drop‚ or crash a car. Also‚ since marijuana can affect judgment and decision making‚ using it can cause you to do things you might not do when you are thinking
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