Nikki's doctor prescribes a depressant to help her relax and get some sleep at night. Her doctor has most likely prescribed a(n)Multiple Choiceamphetamine.steroid.barbituratehallucinogen.

A 38-year-old woman was referred to a psychiatrist after tellingher primary care physician that she had difficulty sleeping(awakening at 4 AM frequently for the past few months) anda lack of appetite causing a weight loss of over 20 lb. She alsosaid she no longer enjoyed going out with her friends or doingvolunteer service for underprivileged children. What type ofdrug is her doctor most likely to suggest as an initial step in hertherapy?A. A serotonergic receptor antagonistB. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitorC. An inhibitor of monoamine oxidaseD. An amphetamine-like drugE. A drug that causes an increase in both serotonin anddopamine levels

A 42-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her husband for new-onset tremors and extreme restlessness.  She feels nauseated and anxious.  The patient works as a nursing aide; she recently injured her back lifting a patient and was prescribed tramadol.  She has a history of major depression with psychotic features.  Her other medications include venlafaxine and aripiprazole.  Temperature is 38.3 C (101 F), blood pressure is 160/100 mm Hg, pulse is 125/min, and respirations are 20/min.  On examination, the patient is flushed and diaphoretic and her voice is tremulous.  Mild rigidity and tremors are noted in her lower extremities.  Deep tendon reflexes are 3+.  Pupillary dilation and ocular clonus are present.  Dysregulation of which of the following neurotransmitters is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms? A.Acetylcholine B.Dopamine C.Gamma-aminobutyric acid D.Glutamate E.Norepinephrine F.SerotoninProceed To Next Item

Modafinil is approved as an antisomnolence agent for treatment of narcolepsy, for people who cannot adjust to night shift work, and for those who do not sleep well because of obstructive sleep apnea

___ drugs are used to reduce severe symptoms of psychological disturbance, such as loss of touch with reality and agitation.Multiple choice question.AntipsychoticMood stabilizerAntidepressant

Sleeping is an effect of __________, but agitation may cause a person to wake up.DepressantsVitaminsIllegal drugsStimulants