Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly explains the difference between typical and atypical antipsychotics?
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Which class of medications work through increasing GABA activity?
A
Antipsychotics.
B
Antidepressants.
C
Antianxiety.
D
Mood Stabilizers.
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Understand the role of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) in the brain: GABA is a neurotransmitter that inhibits neural activity, helping to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
Review the primary function of each medication class: Antipsychotics are used to treat psychotic disorders, Antidepressants are used to treat depression, Antianxiety medications are used to reduce anxiety, and Mood Stabilizers are used to manage mood swings.
Identify which class of medications is specifically designed to enhance GABA activity: Antianxiety medications, such as benzodiazepines, work by increasing GABA activity to calm the nervous system.
Eliminate the other options: Antipsychotics primarily target dopamine pathways, Antidepressants often work on serotonin or norepinephrine, and Mood Stabilizers affect ion channels or glutamate activity rather than GABA.
Conclude that the correct class of medications that increase GABA activity is Antianxiety medications.
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