Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Addrenal
A
ADHD
2
Q
Ritalin
A
ADHD
3
Q
Dexedrine
A
ADHD
4
Q
Tofranil
A
Antidepressant
5
Q
Paxil
A
Anti depressant ssri
6
Q
Zoloft
A
Ssri anti depressant
7
Q
Antabuse
A
Used to treat alcohol abuse. Produces unpleasant side affects when used with alcohol.
8
Q
Clozaril/ clozapine
A
Antipsychotic
Monitored for agranulocytosis’ lower white blood cells. Need blood work and enroll in a monitoring agency
9
Q
Effexor/ venlafaxine
A
Antidepressant/ nerve pain
10
Q
Topamax/topiramate
A
Treats seizures and headaches bipolar ?
11
Q
Nardil
A
Treat depression (MAOI) limit food high in Tyramine aged foods like cheese and cured meets
12
Q
Lexapro
A
Ssri treats depression.
13
Q
Lithium
A
Mood stabilizer/bi-polar
Toxic on thyroid and kidneys
14
Q
Xanax
A
Anxiety
15
Q
Elavil
A
Antidepressant