Medications

Question 1

Name as many anti-psychotic medications as you can?

Answer 1

Mellaril (thioridazine),
Thorazine (chlorapromazine)
Haldol (haloperidol),
Zyprexa (olanzapine),
prolixin,
risperdal (risperadone),
clorazil (clozapine; requires bloodwork for monitoring white blood cell count),
abilify (aripiprazole),
seroquel (quitiapine)

Question 2

Name as many SSRI anti-depressants as you can?
What are the non SSRI options (MAO inhibitors)?

HINT: “PF” + PRAM

Answer 2

SSRIs
Zoloft (sertraline)
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Paxil (paroxetine)
Luvox (fluvoxamine)
Celexa (citolopram)
Lexapro (escitalopram)

MAO inhibitors
Nardil + Panate

Question 3

Name as many anti-anxiety medications as you can?

HINT: “VXK” + PAM

Answer 3

Benzodiazapines (ST)
Valium (diazepam)
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Xanax (alprazolam)
Ativan (lorazepam)

Anxiolytics (LT)
BuSpar (buspirone)

Question 4

What are the ADHD medications?

Answer 4

Amphetamines/Meth
Concerta/ritalin (methylphenidate)
Adderal (amphetamine)
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)

Non-amphetamine
Strattera (Antomoxetine)

Question 5

What are the two primary medications used to treat alcohol dependence and what do they target?

Answer 5

Naltrexone: decreases cravings by blocking the reward system
Gabapentin: anticonvulsant, helps lessen alcohol withdrawal symptoms