A patient who experiences frequent panic attacks asks the nurse, "Why does this happen to me?" The nurse should explain that the problem might relate to a deficit of which brain chemical?
a. GABA
b. Serotonin
c. Dopamine
d. Glutamate
A
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter thought to exert a braking force on anxiety. A GABA deficit is implicated in generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks. The other options have not been suggested as factors by research studies.
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