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ISBN 10: 1428310940
ISBN 13: 9781428310940
Author: Judith C. Miller
Delmars NCLEX-PN Review 2ND EDITION by Judith C. Miller. Delmar Learning,2010
Table of contents:
Chapter 1: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
Introduction
Terminology
The Nervous System
Structure of the Nervous System
The Brain
Classification Systems
The Brainstem
The Cerebellum
The Diencephalon
Retrograde Messengers
Unusual Messengers
Neurotrophins
Information Processing
Chapter 2: Pharmacotherapy of Depression
Diagnosing Depression
Managing Depression
The Four Rs: Recovery, Remission, Response, and Recurrence
Biological Psychiatry
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Sources of Depression
The Limbic System
The Cerebrum
The Frontal Lobe
Multistep Mechanisms
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Stress
Pharmacokinetics
The Parietal Lobe
Limitations of MAOIs and TCAs
The Temporal Lobe
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
The Occipital Lobe
Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (NRIs)
The Basal Nuclei (Basal Ganglia)
Overview of Neurophysiology
Information Exchange
Receptors
Neurotransmitters
Multiple Releases
Neuronal Messengers
Acetylcholine (ACh)
Biogenic Amines: Norepinephrine (NE), Dopamine (DA), and Serotonin (5-HT)
Amino Acid Neurotransmitters
Neuropeptide Messengers
Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Delay in Symptom Relief
The Role of BDNF
Depression: Past and Present
Chapter 3: Pharmacotherapy of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Mood Disorder
Categories of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar I Subtypes
Bipolar II
Therapies for Depression in Bipolar Disorder
Lithium
Anticonvulsants
Antipsychotics
Cyclothymia
Pharmaceutical Inventory
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Potential Role of BDNF
Basics of Molecular Biology
BDNF Variants
Tailoring Treatment
Chapter 4: Antipsychotic Pharmacotherapy
Introduction
Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology
Mesolimbic Pathway
Mesocortical Pathway
Nigrostriatal Pathway
Tuberoinfundibular Pathway
Antipsychotic Medications
Dopamine Pathways and Antipsychotics
Adverse Drug Reactions
Drug Interactions
Pharmacokinetics
Genes, BDNF, and Schizophrenia
BDNF and Antipsychotics
Integrated Summary
Chapter 5: Cognitive Enhancers
No Magic Pill
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
Cholinesterase (AChE) Inhibitors
BDNF and Alzheimer’s Disease
The Role of Acetylcholine in ADHD and AD
Chapter 6: Anxiolytic-Sedative-Hypnotic Drug Pharmacotherapy
Anxiety
Pharmacologic Management of Anxiety
Insomnia
Pharmacologic Management of Insomnia
Evolving Medication Options
Chapter 7: Neurobiology of Addiction
Statistics
Concepts of Addiction
Dependence
Tolerance
Psychoactive Substances
Substance Abuse
Opioids, Anxiolytics, and Stimulants
Opioids
Anxiolytics and Sedatives
Psychostimulants
Selective Abuse Patterns
Comorbidity Issues
Neurobiological Substrates of Addiction
Initiating Abstinence
Opioids
Nicotine
Alcohol
Stimulants
Understanding the Nature of Addiction
Appendices
Answer Key
Index
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