Chapter 5 Neuro

Question 1

Benzocaine

Answer 1

Anbesol; Local Anesthetic (Ester Type)

Question 2

Lidocaine

Answer 2

Solarcaine; Local Anesthetic (Amide Type)- Available OTC for sunburn–Injectables and patch are prescription. A part of LEAN during emergency for arrhythmias

Question 3

Meclizine

Answer 3

Dramamine; Antivertigo for motion sickness

Question 4

Acetaminophen PM

Answer 4

Tylenol PM; OTC non-narcotic analgesic/Sedative Hypnotic

Question 5

Eszopiclone

Answer 5

Lunesta; Benzo-like Sedative Hypnotic

Question 6

Zolpidem

Answer 6

Ambien, Ambien CR; Benzo-like Sedative Hypnotic– CR is for those with trouble maintaining sleep (DMS) and those who have difficulty falling asleep (DFA)

Question 7

Ramelteon

Answer 7

Rozerem; Melatonin Receptor agonist;

Question 8

Citalopram

Answer 8

Celexa; Antidepressant SSRI

Question 9

Escitalopram

Answer 9

Lexapro; Antidepressant SSRI

Question 10

Sertraline

Answer 10

Zoloft; Antidepressant SSRI

Question 11

Fluoxetine

Answer 11

Prozac, Sarafem; Antidepressant SSRI- also for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD-Sarafem)

Question 12

Paroxetine

Answer 12

Paxil, Paxil CR; Antidepressant SSRI

Question 13

Duloxetine

Answer 13

Cymbalta; Antidepressant SNRI

Question 14

(DES) Venlafaxine

Answer 14

Effexor, Prestiq (DES); Antidepressant SNRI;

Question 15

Amitriptyline

Answer 15

Elavil; Antidepressant Tricyclic (TCA)

Question 16

Isocarboxazid

Answer 16

Marplan; Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor MAOI- Avoid Tyramine Foods!

Question 17

Bupropion

Answer 17

Wellbutrin, Zyban; Atypical Antidepressant–Smoking Cessation; Risk for those with seizures!

Question 18

Varenicline

Answer 18

Chantix; Smoking Cessation; Heavy lucid, distressed dreaming.

Question 19

Alprazolam

Answer 19

Xanax; Benzodiazepines- for anxiety, insomnia and muscle spasms

Question 20

Midazolam

Answer 20

Versed; Benzodiazepines- for anxiety, insomnia and muscle spasms

Question 21

Clonazepam

Answer 21

Klonopin; Benzodiazepines- for anxiety, insomnia and muscle spasms

Question 22

Lorazepam

Answer 22

Ativan; Benzodiazepines- for anxiety, insomnia and muscle spasms

Question 23

Dexmethylphenidate

Answer 23

Focalin; ADHD sched II- “dex” means more effective than plain Methyl. as it shifts plane-polarized light to the right

Question 24

Methylphenidate

Answer 24

Ritalin, Concerta (long acting); ADHD sched II

Question 25

Atomoxetine

Answer 25

Strattera; Non-stimulant no sched.;

Question 26

Lithium

Answer 26

Lithobid; Mood Stabilizer Bipolar; Watch salt!

Question 27

Chlorpromazine

Answer 27

Thorazine; 1st Gen Antipsychotic (FGA) low potency;

Question 28

Haloperidol

Answer 28

Haldol; 1st Gen Antipsychotic (FGA) high potency;

Question 29

Risperidone

Answer 29

Risperdal; 2nd Gen Antipsychotic (SGA) Atypical- Less EPS symptoms

Question 30

Quetiapine

Answer 30

Seroquel; 2nd Gen Antipsychotic (SGA) Atypical- Less EPS symptoms

Question 31

Carbamazepine

Answer 31

Tegretol; Antiepileptic traditional- for seizures

Question 32

Divalproex

Answer 32

Depakote; Antiepileptic traditional- for seizures

Question 33

Phenytoin

Answer 33

Dilantin; Antiepileptic traditional- for seizures

Question 34

Gabapentin

Answer 34

Neurontin; Antiepileptic Newer- for seizures

Question 35

Pregabalin

Answer 35

Lyrica; Antiepileptic Newer- for seizures

Question 36

Levodopa/Carbidopa

Answer 36

Sinemet; Parkinsons– Help to restore dopamine

Question 37

Selegiline

Answer 37

Eldepryl; Parkinsons– Help to restore dopamine

Question 38

Memantine

Answer 38

Namenda; Alzheimer’s– Restore Acetylcholine through NMDA receptor

Question 39

Donepezil

Answer 39

Aricept; Alzheimer’s– Restore Acetylcholine

Question 40

Scopolamine

Answer 40

Transderm-Scop; Motion Sickness on cruise ships!