Medication list #6 (Antipsychotic, Anti-epileptic, and Hypnotics)

Question 1

olanzapine

Answer 1

Brand: Zyprexa

Question 2

quetiapine

Answer 2

Brand: Seroquel

Question 3

aripiprazole

Answer 3

Brand: Abilify

Question 4

topiramate

Answer 4

Brand: Topamax

Question 5

pregbalin

Answer 5

brand: Lyrica

Question 6

gabapentin

Answer 6

Brand: Neurontin

Question 7

lamotrigine

Answer 7

Brand: Lamictal

Question 8

divalproex sodium

Answer 8

Brand: Depakote, Depakote ER

Question 9

Olanzapine (brand: Zyprexa) dosing

Answer 9

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

Question 10

quetiapine (brand: Seroquel) dosing

Answer 10

25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mg
-QD

Question 11

aripiprazole (Brand: Abilify) dosing

Answer 11

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

Question 12

topimirate (Brand: Topamax) dosing

Answer 12

15, 25, 50, 100, 200 mg
-BID

Question 13

pregabalin (Brand: Lyrica) dosing

Answer 13

50, 75, 100, 150, 200 mg
-BID, TID

Question 14

gabapentin (Brand: Neurontin) dosing

Answer 14

100, 300, 400, 600, 800 mg
-BID, TID

Question 15

lamotrigine (Brand: Lamictal) dosing

Answer 15

25, 100, 150, 200 mg
-QD, BID

Question 16

divalproex sodium (Brand: Depakote) dosing

Answer 16

DR Tabs: TID
125, 250, 500 mg
ER Tabs: QD
250, 500 mg

Question 17

zolpidem (Brand: Ambien) dosing

Answer 17

Ambien: 5, 10 mg
Ambien CR: 6.25, 12.5 mg
-QHS

Question 18

temazepam (Brand: Restoril) dosing

Answer 18

7.5, 15, 22.5, 30 mg
-QHS

Question 19

olanazapine indications and counseling tips

Answer 19

Indications:
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Treatment-resistant Depression (with fluoxetine)
Side effects:
Drowsiness, weight gain, increased blood sugar/cholesterol, movement disorders (stiffness, muscle restlessness, or spasms), Decreased sex drive

Question 20

quetiapine indications and counseling tips

Answer 20

Indications:
Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression
Side effects:
Drowsiness/dizziness, weight gain, increased BP, tachycardia, increased appetite

Question 21

aripiprazole indications and counseling tips

Answer 21

Indications:
Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Treatment-resistant depression (adjunct), Irritability associated with autistic disorder
Side effects:
Drowsiness or insomnia, weight gain, movement disorders

Question 22

topiramate indications and side effects

Answer 22

Indications:
seizures, migraine prevention
Side effects:
Dizziness/drowsiness, Numbness/tingling, memory impairment, weight loss due to decrease appetite from nausea

Question 23

pregabalin indications and side effects

Answer 23

Indications:
Neuropathic pain, Anxiety, Seizures
Side Effects:
Drowsiness/Dizziness, Headache, Blurred vision, Weight gain

Question 24

gabapentin indications and side effects

Answer 24

Indications:
Neuropathic pain, Anxiety, Seizures
Side Effects:
Drowsiness/Dizziness, uncoordinated muscle movements

Question 25

lamotrigine indications and side effects

Answer 25

Indications:
Seizures, Bipolar Disorder
Side Effects:
Nauesea/Vomiting, Drowsiness/Dizziness, Skin Rash (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome), Visual Disturbances

Question 26

divalproex sodium indications and side effects

Answer 26

Indications:
Seizures, Bipolar Disorder, Migraine Prevention
Side Effects:
Drowsiness/Dizziness, Tremor, Muscle Weakness, Upset stomach-may take with food

Question 27

zolpidem indications and side effects

Answer 27

Indications:
Insomnia (short term treatment)
Side Effects:
Take within 20 minutes of bedtime, get >8 hours of rest- May cause next day drowsiness, Risk of abnormal sleep behaviors

Question 28

temazepam indications and side effects

Answer 28

Indications:
Insomnia
Side Effects:
take right before you get to bed, get >8 hours of rest- May cause next day drowsiness, headache