discuss how benzo's work by binding to gaba receptors, specific subtypes and that the effects are due to gaga increases. List and discuss the effects of low gaga and how benzo's are used.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
Listed and discussed pharmacology of action and that of gaga. Trevor was 30 min late
Discuss the effect of benzo's on GABA and review the effect of GABA on mood, anxiety and depression. List and discuss the uses of Benzo's for treatment based on their effect on the blood levels of GABA. Discuss the effects of withdrawal, the symptoms and the type of drugs which will increase the toxicity of Benzo's especially during withdrawal.
Assignment
research report and evaluation to be done.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Lesson went well. Good discussion with development of uses for these drugs based on the actions of the class in general. Specific drugs to be discussed on Tues/Wed
finish the classifications of anxiety- phobias, social anxiety and ocd.
begin a discussion of benzodiazepines by looking at the history of their development and the almost accidental discovery of Librium the first bzd
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
discussed some common and well known characteristics with phobias and OCD and social anxiety disorders.
Read a paper on the development of benzo's and their first general uses
discuss the general characteristics of anxiety. Those which are most prominent in behavioral, physical, cognitive and psychological changes.
relate causes of anxiety to evolution, genetics and environmental.
Begin discussion of varieties of anxiety. test anx. gad.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
discussion on research done by Trevor regarding psycilocibin, GAD and the new selective serotonin reuptake enhancer.
Different aspects of anxiety disorders were discussed by trevor and many questions asked
discuss the general characteristics of anxiety. Those which are most prominent in behavioral, physical, cognitive and psychological changes.
relate causes of anxiety to evolution, genetics and environmental.
Begin discussion of varieties of anxiety. test anx. gad.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
discussion on research done by Trevor regarding psycilocibin, GAD and the new selective serotonin reuptake enhancer.
Different aspects of anxiety disorders were discussed by trevor and many questions asked
outline the chemical synthesis of norepinephrine from tyrosine. Develop the production of dopamine as one of the precursors.
Outline anxiety, definitions and created feelings.
Assignment
research gad
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
30 min. late.
we briefly touched on anxiety and the feelings created. Did discuss the advantages to a certain amount of anxiety and how is is helpful in managing stressful situations. The discussion will eventually lead to the pharmacology of the treatments.
review the action of serotonin on postsynaptic neurons and the reabsorption into the presynapltic neurons. Review how mao inhibitors work differently from ssris.
discuss the structure of norepinephrine and epinephrine and the general functions of norepin in the brain.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Had a really interesting discussion with good questions from Trevor.
outline the biosyntheis and metabolism of norepi. Discuss the effects of depredation of norepi on mood and behavior. List and discuss norepi reuptake inhibitors.
ooutline the metabolism of serotonin and part played by the enzyme monamine oxidase
relate the increase of serotonin in the brain synapses to a positive mood effect and antidepression. Discuss the action of monamine oxidase inhibiors to the increase. Discuss the problems with the treartment and the better effect of serotonin inhibiors, how they work and the names of popullar ssri drugs.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Reviewed and discussed hw assignment. Lesson went well and as usual, trevor had a series of interesting and timely questions.
discuss neurotransmitters in general and serotonin specifically. Outline the biosynthesis from l-tryptophane and the enzymes requires. List and discuss the general production of serotonin in the gut and brain and the general function
Assignment
research serotonin syndrome for thurs.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
30 minues late, however,once in class her perfumed well but needed some prodding regarding previously learned basics
