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Exam 3 Medications Flashcards

1
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SSRI action

A

block reuptake of serotonin

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SSRI common drugs

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fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, fluvoxamine

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3
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SSRI indications

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improve mood
reduce anxitey

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4
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SSRI side effects

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nausea, restlessless, sleep disturbances, sexual dysfunction

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SSRI warning

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serotonin syndrime

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6
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SNRI
- action

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increase serotonin and norepinephrine in the synapse by inhibiting neuronal reuptake

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7
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SNRI
- common drugs

A

venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran

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8
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SNRI
- side effects

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excessive sweating. increase blood pressure and heart rare

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9
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lithium therapeutic range

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0.8-1.4

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10
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lithium toxic range

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1.5+

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11
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lithium is used for

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mood stabilization

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12
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lithium notes

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blood draws, renal function, salt intake, water balance

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13
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lithium signs of toxicity

A

Gi upset, course hand tremor, confusion, sedation

ataxia, blurred vision, seizures

convulsions, oliguria, death

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14
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MAOI action

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inhibit action of MAO enzymes, preventing destruction of monamines

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MAOI common drugs

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phenelzine, isocarboxazid, tranycypromaine, selegiline

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16
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MAOI common side effects

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orthostatic hypotension, weakness, constipation, insomnia

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17
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MAOI warning

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avoid tyramine foods or lead to hypertensive crisis

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18
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Lamotrigine class

A

anticonvulsant

19
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lamotrigine serious side effects

A

Steven johnson

20
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Buspar warning

A

takes several weeks for antianxitey onset

21
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benzo action

A

promote activity of GABA

22
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benzo common drugs

A

alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam

23
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benzo side effects

A

sedation, ataxia, amnesia

24
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benzo warning

A

abuse potential, physical dependence, possible withdrawl, must taper

25
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TCA action

A

blocking reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

26
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TCA common drugs

A

clompramine, amitriptyline, desirpramine, doxepin, imipramine, nortriptyline

27
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TCA common side effects

28
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TCA warning

A

overdose is fatal

29
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second gen antipsychotics action

A

serotonin and dopamine receptor antagonists

30
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second gen antipsychotics common drugs

A

clozapine
risperidone
olanzapine
aripiprazole
caripraszine
quetiapine
ziprasidone
brexipipirazole

31
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second gen antipsychotics use

A

positive and negative symptoms
improve irritability

32
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second gen antipsychotics adverse effects

A

weight gain
hyperglycemia
metabolic syndrome
CV impairment
impaired swallowing
prolongation of QT interval
liver impairment

33
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first gen antipsychotics action

A

antagonize dopamine

34
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first gen antipsychotics common drugs

A

chlorpromazine, haloperidol

35
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first gen antipsychotics use

A

positive symptoms

36
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first gen antipsychotics adverse effects

A

EPS
gynecomastia
NMS
sedation
antislud
dizziness
impaired swallowing
orthostatic hypotension
lowered seizure threshold
prolong QT interval
liver impairment

37
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valproate class

A

anticonvulsant

38
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valproate adverse effects

A

sedation, weight gain, tremors

39
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valproate serious side effects

A

thrombocytopenia
pancreatitis
hepatic failure

40
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stimulants action

A

increase attention, reduce impulsivity/ restlessness/ distractibility

41
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stimulant common drugs

A

ritalin
aderall

42
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stimulant side effects

A

insomnia
appetite suppression
headache
abdominal pain
leathery

43
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clozapine drug specific warning

A

NEUTROPENIA
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