List 6-Antipsychotics, Antiepileptics, Hypnotics

Question 1

Brand for: olanzapine

Answer 1

zyprexa

Question 2

Strengths: olanzapine

Answer 2

2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg

Question 3

Frequency: olanzapine

Answer 3

once daily
max: 20mg/day

Question 4

Use: olanzapine

Answer 4

bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression (with fluoxetine)

Question 5

Counseling: olanzapine

Answer 5

drowsiness, weight gain, increase blood sugar and/or cholesterol, movement disorders (muscle restlessness, stiffness, or spasms), decreased sex drive

Question 6

Brand for: quetiapine

Answer 6

seroquel

Question 7

Strengths: quetiapine

Answer 7

25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

Question 8

Frequency: quetiapine

Answer 8

once daily
max: 800mg/day

Question 9

Use: quetiapine

Answer 9

bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression

Question 10

Counseling: quetiapine

Answer 10

drowsiness, weight gain, increased BP/tachycardia, increased appetite, dizziness

Question 11

Brand for: aripiprazole

Answer 11

abilify

Question 12

Strengths: aripiprazole

Answer 12

2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg

Question 13

Frequency: aripiprazole

Answer 13

once daily
max: 30mg/day

Question 14

Use: aripiprazole

Answer 14

bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression (adjunct), irritability associated with autistic disorder

Question 15

Counseling: aripiprazole

Answer 15

drowsiness or insomnia, weight gain, movement disorders

Question 16

Brand for: topiramate

Answer 16

topamax

Question 17

Strengths: topiramate

Answer 17

15mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg

Question 18

Frequency: topiramate

Answer 18

twice daily
max: 400mg/day

Question 19

Use: topiramate

Answer 19

seizures, migraine prevention

Question 20

Counseling: topiramate

Answer 20

dizziness/drowsiness, numbness/tingling, memory impairment, weight loss due to decreased appetite from nausea

Question 21

Brand for: pregabalin (C-V)

Answer 21

lyrica

Question 22

Strengths: pregabalin (C-V)

Answer 22

50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

Question 23

Frequency: pregabalin (C-V)

Answer 23

three times daily
max: 600mg/day

Question 24

Use: pregabalin (C-V)

Answer 24

neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, seizure adjunct

Question 25

Counseling: pregabalin (C-V)

Answer 25

drowsiness/dizziness, headache, blurred vision, weight gain

Question 26

Brand for: gabapentin

Answer 26

neurontin

Question 27

Strengths: gabapentin

Answer 27

100mg, 300mg, 400mg

Question 28

Frequency: gabapentin

Answer 28

three times daily max: 3600mg/day

Question 29

Use: gabapentin

Answer 29

nerve pain from shingles, seizure adjunct, non-FDA: nerve pain disorders

Question 30

Counseling: gabapentin

Answer 30

drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements

Question 31

Brand for: lamotrigine

Answer 31

lamictal

Question 32

Strengths: lamotrigine

Answer 32

25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg

Question 33

Frequency: lamotrigine

Answer 33

three times daily max: 700mg/day

Question 34

Use: lamotrigine

Answer 34

seizures, bipolar disorder

Question 35

Counseling: lamotrigine

Answer 35

drowsiness/dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements, headache, blurred/double vision

Question 36

Brand for: divalproex sodium

Answer 36

depakote, depakote ER

Question 37

Strengths: divalproex sodium

Answer 37

DR: 125mg, 250mg, 500mg ER: 250mg, 500mg

Question 38

Frequency: divalproex sodium

Answer 38

DR: three times daily ER: daily max: 4200mg/day

Question 39

Use: divalproex sodium

Answer 39

seizures, bipolar disorder, migraine prevention

Question 40

Counseling: divalproex sodium

Answer 40

drowsiness/dizziness, tremor, muscle weakness, upset stomach-may take with food

Question 41

Brand for: zolpidem (C-IV)

Answer 41

ambien, ambien CR

Question 42

Strengths: zolpidem (C-IV)

Answer 42

ambien: 5mg, 10mg ambien CR: 6.25mg, 12.5mg

Question 43

Frequency: zolpidem (C-IV)

Answer 43

at bedtime

Question 44

Use: zolpidem (C-IV)

Answer 44

insomnia (short term treatment)

Question 45

Counseling: zolpidem (C-IV)

Answer 45

take within 20 minutes of bedtime, get > 8 hours of rest-may cause next day drowsiness, risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

Question 46

Brand for: temazepam (C-IV)

Answer 46

restoril

Question 47

Strengths: temazepam (C-IV)

Answer 47

7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg, 30mg

Question 48

Frequency: temazepam (C-IV)

Answer 48

at bedtime

Question 49

Use: temazepam (C-IV)

Answer 49

insomnia

Question 50

Counseling: temazepam (C-IV)

Answer 50

take drug right before you get into bed, get > 8 hours of rest-may cause next day drowsiness, headache