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PT1320 Drug Classification Practice

Across
A class of drugs also know as neuroleptics or major tranquilizers primarily used to manage psychosis, principally in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
TCA (Tricyclic ___________): increase levels of norepinephrine and serotonin, and block the action of acetylcholine to alleviate depression
______ inhibitor: block the normal breakdown of acetylcholine, affecting the peripheral and central nervous system
Antidepressant: class of drugs that reduce symptoms of depressive disorders by correcting chemical imbalances of _____________ in the brain
SNRI (Serotonin ______ Reuptake inhibitor): antidepressant medications that act upon neurotransmitters in the brain that affect a person's mood
SSRA (selective serotonin __________ agent): a type of drug that induces the release of serotonin between neurons
NMDA (N-methyl-D-_______) receptor antagonist: a class of drugs that may help treat Alzheimer's disease
Down
blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system
_____ agonist: a compound that activates dopamine receptors
(aka Antiepileptic): used to prevent or reduce the severity of epileptic fits or other convulsions
SSRI (Selective __________ Reuptake inhibitor): class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders