Medication MOAs

Question 1

inhibit chemicals that remove NT’s in the body

Answer 1

MAOI inhibitors

Question 2

increase the available amount of NT’s in the brain

Answer 2

TCAs

Question 3

block reabsorption of NT’s at the cellular level

Answer 3

SSRIs

Question 4

induce brief seizures thru the use of electric currents passed thru the brain

Answer 4

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Question 5

inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase - aversive conditioning

Answer 5

disulfram (antabuse)

Question 6

decrease desire for etoh

Answer 6

oral naltrexone

Question 7

changes brain chemistry in a way that reduces anxiety, irritability, and restlessness associated w. sobriety

Answer 7

acamprosate