anti-anxiety ( anxiolytic)

Question 1

Examples of Benzodiazepines drugs that aid in anti- anxiety

Answer 1

• Diazepam
• Lorazepam
• Clonazepam
• Alprazolam
• Chlordiazepoxide

Question 2

Examples of Azapirone drugs that aid in anti-anxiety

Answer 2

Buspirone

Question 2

Examples of Beta-adrenergic blockers that aid in anti-anxiety

Answer 2

Propanolol

Question 2

Examples of Tricyclic medications that aid in anti-depressants

Answer 2

• Amitriptyline
• Lofepramine
• Trazadone

Question 2

Examples of Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs ) that aid in anti-depressants

Answer 2

• Fluoxetine
• Paroxetine

Question 3

Examples of Monoamine oxidase inhibitors ( MAOIS ) that aid in anti-depressants

Answer 3

-Isocarboxazid
- Phenelzine
- Tranylcypromine

Question 3

Examples of Noradrenaline serotonin reuptake inhibitors (NSRIs) that aid in anti-depressants

Answer 3

• Venlafaxine
• Mirtazapine

Question 3

Examples of Mood stabilizing drugs that aid in anti-depressants (Lithium)

Answer 3

• Lithium carbonate

Question 3

Examples of Mood stabilizing drugs that aid in anti-depressants (Anticonvulsants )

Answer 3

• Carbamazepine
• Valproate
• Topiramate
  -Lamotrigine

Question 4

Examples of Antipsychotics - typical drugs that aid in anti-psychosis (Phenothiazines )

Answer 4

Thioridazine

Question 5

Examples of Antipsychotics - typical drugs that aid in anti-psychosis ( Thioxanthines)

Answer 5

• Flupenthixol

Question 6

Examples of Antipsychotics - typical drugs that aid in anti-psychosis (Butyrophenones)

Answer 6

• Haloperidol

Question 7

Examples of Antipsychotics - typical drugs that aid in anti-psychosis (Diphenbutylpiperidines)

Answer 7

-Pimozide

Question 8

Examples of Atypical antipsychotic drugs that aid in anti-psychosis

Answer 8

• Clozapine
• Risperidone
• Olanzapine
• Quetiapine
• Ziprasidone

Question 9

Examples of Sedative - hypnotic typical drugs

Answer 9

Benzodiazepines:
- Flurazepam
- Temazepam

Cyclopyrrolones:
- Zopiclone

Imidazopyridines:
- Zolpidem

Question 10

What are the withdrawal symptoms of benzodiazepines

Answer 10

• agitation
• anorexia
• insomnia
  -hallucinations
• irritability
  -nausea/vomiting
• autonomic arousal

Question 11

What are the side effects & interventions of Benzodiazepines ?

Answer 11

Drowsiness : Encourage appropriate activity warn against engaging in activities such as driving and operating machinery

Dizziness: Observe and take steps to prevent falls

Feeling sod detachment: Encourage socializing

Dependency/rebound/insomnia/anxiety : Encourage short term use ; educate to avoid other medications such as alcohol ; plan for withdrawl

Question 12

Akathisia

Answer 12

Restlessness, leg aches, person cannot stay still

Question 13

Acute dystonic reaction

Answer 13

Painful muscle spams in head, back and torso. Can last minute to hours , occur suddenly ; cause fear

Question 14

Parkinisonisim

Answer 14

rigid, mask- like facial expressions; shuffling gait ; drooling

Question 15

Neuroleptic Malignant syndrome

Answer 15

Potentially fatal with hyperthermia, severe extrapyramidal side effects, sweating, muscle ridigity, clouding of counsciousness, elevated creatine phosphiknase

Question 15

seizures

Answer 15

typical antipsychotics reduce seizure threshold , risk about 1% but greater with rapid titration or history of seizures

Question 18

Tardive dyskinesia

Answer 18

usually results from prolonged use of typical antipsychotics; stereotyped involuntary movements of the tongue, lip & feet

Question 19

Anticholinergic

Answer 19

dry mouth, blurred vision, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, urinary retention, nasal congestion

Question 20

Endocrine

Answer 20

Results in weight gain, diminished libido, impotence, amenorrhea, galactorrhea

Question 21

Photosensitivity

Answer 21

Skin hyperpigmentation

Question 22

Sedation

Answer 22

May be beneficial in agitated consumers, can be mistaken for cognitive slowing

Question 23

Neurological disorders that cause depression/mania

Answer 23

- Parkinsons disease - Dementia - MS - Anemia - Organic brain lesions, especially frontal lobe (mania)

Question 24

Endocrine disorders that cause depression/mania

Answer 24

- Hyperthyroidism - Thyrotoxicosis (mania) - Crushings syndrome (mania)

Question 25

Virus/infection that can cause mania/depression

Answer 25

Influenza

Question 26

Vitamin Deficiencies that can cause mania / depression

Answer 26

- Vitamin B - Folate

Question 27

Criteria for Bipolar maniac

Answer 27

Distinct period of abnormally & persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood or increased goal directed activity or energy.

Question 28

Antidepressant drugs ( SSRIS)

Answer 28

- Sertraline (Zoloft) - Paroxetine ( Aropax) - Fluoxetine (Prozac) - Escitalopram (Lexapro) - Citolpram ( Cipramil)

Question 29

Selective Noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors

Answer 29

Reboxetine ( Edronax)

Question 30

Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors

Answer 30

Venlafaxine (Effexor)

Question 31

Tricyclic antidepressants

Answer 31

- Amitriptyline ( Endep) - Imipramine (Tofranil )

Question 32

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Answer 32

-Phenelzine ( Nardil) - Moclobemide ( Aurorix)

Question 33

Atypical antidepressants

Answer 33

- Nefazodone (Serzone) - Mirtazapine (Avanza)