Nurs 307 psychopharmacolo gy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the four sites of action psychopharmacological drugs may act on - CORRECT ANSWERS-Receptors, Ion channels, Enzymes, Carrier Proteins How do Ion channel blockers functin - CORRECT ANSWERS-drugs can block or open the channels, ex. benzodiazepine drugs facilitate GABA in opening the chloride channel How do enzyme targeting drugs work? - CORRECT ANSWERS-enzymes catalyze specific reactions, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors. (Monoamine oxidase breaks down norepinephrine, serotonin, ...