Understanding Ketamine: Uses and Effects

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What do NMDA receptors affect?

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Memory, learning, and mood regulation.

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What are some risks of using ketamine?

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Cognitive impairment.

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When was ketamine originally developed as an anesthetic?

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1960s.

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What is the street name for ketamine?

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Special K.

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What is ketamine's 'dual identity'?

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Party drug and mental health treatment.

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What is the primary medical use of ketamine?

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Anesthetic and treatment for depression.

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How does ketamine affect mood?

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It can rapidly alleviate symptoms of depression.

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What is a common method of administering ketamine for treatment?

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Intravenous infusion.

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What are the potential side effects of ketamine?

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Dizziness, dissociation, and increased heart rate.

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What is the mechanism of action of ketamine?

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NMDA receptor antagonist.