Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding Antipsychotics: Types, Effects, and Considerations for Mental Health Treatment

Antipsychotics drugs used in the treatment of psychotic disorders that help alleviate hallucinations and delusional thinking Antipsychotics, also known as neuroleptics, are medications used to treat various...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding First-Generation Antipsychotics: Uses, Side Effects, and Risks

first-generation antipsychotics drugs that treat the positive symptoms (ex: hallucinations, delusions) of schizophrenia -examples: thorazine, haldol, loxitane First-generation antipsychotics, also known as typical antipsychotics, are a class...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding D2 Receptor Antagonists: Uses, Effects, and Side Effects in Treating Psychosis

antagonists of dopamine (D2) receptors what types of drugs are 1st generation receptors? (how do they work– think about the receptors) Dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding Second-Generation Antipsychotics: Benefits, Risks, and Considerations

2nd generation antipsychotics treats the positive and negative (social withdrawal) responses of schizophrenia -research doesn’t support these being more effective than first generation Second-Generation Antipsychotics (SGAs) are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding Antidepressants: Types, Benefits, and Considerations for Depression Treatment

Antidepressants drugs used to treat severe anxiety and depression Antidepressants are a class of drugs used to treat depression and other mood disorders. They work by altering...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Understanding SSRIs and SNRIs: Powerful Antidepressant Medications with Potential Side Effects

SSRIs and SNRIs types of antidepressant drugs; work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and noepinephrine or blocks enzymes from breaking down NTs in the synaptic cleft...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Agonists 101: Understanding the Types and Effects of Endogenous and Exogenous Substances in the Body

agonists drugs that work to activate receptors and increase activity in the brain Agonists are substances that activate specific receptors in the body to produce a specific...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Chemistry

Unveiling The Role of Antagonists in Literature, Film, and Theater: Exploring Their Motivations, Forms, and Importance in Storytelling

antagonists drugs that don’t activate receptors they bind to; decreases activity in the brain Antagonists in literature, film, or theater are characters who oppose or obstruct the...