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Medication Flashcards

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Akathisia

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Compulsion to be in motion

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Akinesia

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Without movement

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Parkinsonian syndrome

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Tremor rigidity and slowed movement. Cogwheel feel to joints

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Used to treat psychotic symptoms, mostly used with schizophrenia.

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Antipsychotic drugs

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Anticholinergic side effects

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Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary hesitation, constipation.

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Agitation, hallucinations, delusions, combativeness and belligerent behavior, sleep disturbances, paranoid behavior, disorganized thinking all respond to antipsychotic drugs. What symptoms do not respond?

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Impaired judgment, lack of insight, depression, withdrawal.

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deconoate

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inject able

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sedation, postural hypo tension, weight gain, photosensitive, sexual dysfunction, breast swelling

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side effects of anti psychotic medication

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dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary hesitation, constipation

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anticholinergic side effects

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abnormal involuntary movement of the tongue, lips, jaw, face, and twitching, snakelike movement of the extremities. Can continue after discontinuation of meds

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tardive dyskinesia

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how do you prevent tardive dyskinesia?

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limit exposure to anti psychotic drugs or can prescribe vitamin E

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involuntary muscle spams or tightening of the mouth, jaw, face, and neck

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acute dystonic reactions

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fever, muscle rigidity, MS change and tachycardia. Occurs after starting a neuroleptic, medical emergency

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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

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Typical or Atypical?

Thorazine/chlorpromazine

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Typical

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Typical or Atypical?

Mellaril/thioridazine

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Typical

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Typical or Atypical?

Stelazine/trifluoperazine

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Typical

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Typical or Atypical?

Prolixin/fluphenazine

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Typical

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Typical or Atypical?

Navane/thiothixene

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Typical

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Typical or Atypical?

Haldol/haloperidol

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Typical

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These drugs are avaliable in injectable form

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Haldol D, Thorozine, Prolixin D

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Typical or Atypical?

Cozapine/Clozaril

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Atypical

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What are most effective for negative symptoms of schizophrenia

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atypical antipsychotic drugs

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agranulacytosis can be a side affect of anti psychotic drugs. What must be monitored

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WBC

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which drug is useful in treatment-resistant patients; patients who experience tardive dyskinesia?

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clozapine

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Sedation is the most prominent side effect, no tardive dyskinesia, relieves positive and negative symptoms

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resperidone/Risperdal

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name the 3 types of anti-depressent drugs

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TCA’s, MAOI’s, second generation

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Typical or Atypical?

Resperidone/Risperdal

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Atypical

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Imipramine/Tofranil, Amitriptyline/Elavil, are all what type of anti-depressents?

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True or False TCA’s may not be effective for 2-3 weeks after being started.

29
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True of False TCA’s are contraindicated in individuals with certain types of heart disease

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TCA’s are not lethal when OD’d on.

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False, they are very lethal and SSRI’s are a better choice for high suicide risk patient’s

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what does anticholinergic effect?

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autonomic (parasympathetic) systems.

sweating, sensitivity to heat, constipation, urinary retention

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True or Falsoe A side effect of TCA’s in a bipolar patient can result in a precipitation of hypomania

33
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Nardil, Parnate, Marplan, are all what type of anti-depressants?

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_________ is a side effect from a high does of MAOI, or if a TCA is taken in conjunction with MAOI, or the wrong food is consumed

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hypertension

35
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There are dietary restrictions with MAOIs. Food with high levels of ___________ should be avoided.

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tyramine

beer, ale, wine, cheese, beef or chicken liver, smoked or pickled fish, summer sausage, fava beans

36
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True of False Stimulants, cold remedies, appetite suppressants do not have adverse drug interactions with MAOIs

37
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True or False Side effects and adverse effects are lower in second generation antidepressants than with TCA’s or MAOI’s

38
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Asendin/Amoxapine, Desyrel/trazadone, Ludiomil/maprotiline, Wellbutrin/bupropion, Effexor/venlafaxine, Serzone/nafazdone, are all types of what anti-depressend medication?

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Second generation.

39
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Prozac/fluoxetine, Zoloft/setraline, Paxil/paroxetine, Celexa are all types of what anti-depressent medication?

40
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Side effects are dose related with these types of medications

41
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True or False SSRI’s are toxic to the heart and lethal in overdose

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False, they are less toxic to the heart and safer in overdose than TCAs

42
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Which type of anti-depressant are the most effective for treating atypical depressions and non-endogenous depression?

43
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Lithium is a mood stabilizer that treats Bipolar disorder. It can be toxic so _________ function must be checked

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thyroid and kidney functions and also the levels of Li in the body.

44
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True or False Lithium must be taken several times a day and dosed by checking labs. It takes 2+ weeks to become therapeutic.

45
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Lithium is most effective at preventing depression rather than Mania

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False, it is most effective in preventing recurrences of mania. It must be constantly taken in order to prevent mania. 70-90% of “typical” bipolar illness respond

46
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It is ok to take LIthium during 1st trimester of pregnancy

47
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Lithium is sometimes combined with antipsychoic drugs or antidepressants.

48
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Side effects including enlarged thyroid, dehydration, GI issues, CNS problems (mental dullness, decreased memory), and weight gain are all side effects of what medication?

49
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This medication is most effective for rapid cycling and mixed bipolar disorders

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Depakote/Calproic Acid

50
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Neurotin/Lamictal/Topomox are all anticovulsants also used for ___________

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stabilizing moods

51
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Tegretol may depress bone marrow function and requires monitoring of blood count. What is it used for?

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stabilizing moods/anticonvulsant

52
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TCa’s, MAOI’s, SSRI’s and more specifically Xanax are used to teat _____________?

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Panic Disorder with or without agoraphobia

53
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TCA’s, MAOI’s, SSRI;s, specifically Zoloft is used to treat ___________?

54
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Paxil and Beta Blockers are used to treat ___________?

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social phobia

55
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Valium, LIbrium, Ativan, Xanax, are all Benzodiazepines used to treat ___________?

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Generalized anxiety disorder

56
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True or False Benzo’s are also used to treat people dextoxing from alcohol?

57
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What is Anxiolytic?

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drug used to treat anxiety

58
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True or False Treatment issues with Benzo’s include relapse and withdraw symptoms after meds dc’d, difficulty dc’ing, abuse liability, and overuse.

59
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The side effects of impaired muscle coordination and short-term memory problems are from what medication?

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Benzodiazepines

60
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This medication has a high abuse potential and poses a safety problem

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Barbiturates

61
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Quaaludes/Vistaril/Atarax/Miltown are all what type of medications?

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Barbituates

62
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True or False: Anxiolytic drugs may not be combined with anti psychotic drugs?

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False, they can be combined.

63
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Which medication used for anxiety takes 2-6 weeks to become effective and thus is not a good PRN?

64
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Dalmane, Halcion, Restoril are all what type of medication?

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Benzo’s, specifically sleep meds

65
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This medication is used for sleep as there is no concern about developing dependence

66
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The best treatment for Bipolar and Schizophrenia is?

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Medication

67
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Ritalin, Adderall, and Cylert are all used for what diagnosis?

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ADHD, Hyperactivity

68
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Side effects of this drug include, insomnia, decreased appetite, stomach ache, headache, jitteriness

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