Please, list four psychotropic medications Indications Mechanism of action What to monitor Patient variables Side effects Adverse effects TeachingAssigment

Please, list four psychotropic medications
Indications
Mechanism of action
What to monitor
Patient variables
Side effects
Adverse effects
Teaching
Mental health problems can often be alleviated with the use of psychotropic drugs. There are five major classes of psychotropic drugs, each with its own set of indications, potential advantages, and potential drawbacks. Psychotropic drugs are not a treatment. Their effectiveness is limited to treating mental health issues and is often maximized when used in tandem with therapy (Brennan, 2021). Mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants, and drugs for depression and anxiety all fall within this category. Depression treatment often includes antidepressants. Antidepressants come in a wide variety of forms. In discussion with your doctor, you may decide to try one of the less common varieties. Common antidepressants include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), that work by gradually elevating brain serotonin levels. Serotonin is an extremely important neurotransmitter that controls a wide variety of physiological processes, including mood, bowel movement, sleep, and blood coagulation (Funk et al., 2020). Drugs known as selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) raise levels of norepinephrine in the brain over time. A spike in norepinephrine levels might trigger a sense of heightened alertness. Bupropion is a drug used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and to help smokers quit (Subramaniam et al., 2019). Drowsiness, sleeplessness, constipation, excess weight, sexual dysfunction, tremors, and dry mouth are all unwanted effects of antidepressants. Cont…