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Medications Flashcards

1
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Aricept (Donepezil) & Namenda (Memantine) are meds commonly used to treat which disorder?

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Dementia

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Intuniv (Guanfacine), Strattera (Atomoxetine), and Kapvay are meds commonly used to treat which disorder?

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ADHD

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Saphris, Invega, and Fanapt are common types of

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Atypical Antipsychotics

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Viibryd, Cymbalta, and Pristiq are meds commonly used to treat which disorder?

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Depression

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What are the most common meds used to treat schizophrenia?

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Neuroleptics

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6
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How are antipsychotics administered?

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pill or injections every 2 to 4 weeks

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7
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name 2 antipsychotic injectables

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Haldol D & Prolixin D (effective for non compliant folks)

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Agitation
Hallucinations
Delusions
Combativeness and belligerent behavior
Sleep disturbance
Tension
Paranoid behavior
Disorganized thinking
are example of symptoms most likely to do what when treated with antipsychotics
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Respond

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Impaired judgment
Lack of insight
Depression
Withdrawal
Poor motivation
are symptoms most likely to do what when treated with antipsychotics
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not respond

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Haldol, Thorazine, Prolixin, Loxitane, Mellaril, moban, Navane, Serentil, Stelazine, & Trilafon are examples of

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Typical Antipsychotic Drugs

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11
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Name some side effects of antipsychotics

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sedation, hypotension, weight gain, photosensitivity, sexual dysfunction, gynecomastia, dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary hesitation, constipation.

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What is TARDIVE DYSKINESIA?

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side effect of antipsychotics. Abnormal, involuntary movements of the tongue, lips, jaw, face, and twitching, snakelike movement of the extremities, and occasionally the trunk. Symptoms may persist indefinitely after discontinuation of meds (nerve damage irreversible).

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13
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Which drugs are most effective for treating atypical depressions?

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MAOIs however they have crazy food restrictions and drug interactions

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Nardil, Parnat, Marplan are most common types of…

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MAOIs

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Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, Luvox, and Celexa are most common types of…

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SSRIs

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16
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T or F SSRIs are less toxic to the heart and safer in overdose than the TCAs

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True

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17
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What 2 medications are most common for treating bipolar

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Lithium & Anticonvulsants

18
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When should lithium be avoided?

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1st trimester of pregnancy

19
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T or F Lithium is Sometimes used in combination with antipsychotic or antidepressant

20
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How long does lithium need for full build up in blood stream

21
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T or F 70-90% of bipolar people on lithium usually do not respond

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False they respond

22
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Why should you frequently check blood, thyroid, & kidney function with patients on lithium

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can be toxic depending on does and shut down function

23
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Tegretol, Depakote, Neurontin, Lamictal, Topomax are used to treat

24
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Which medications are used to treat Panic disorder with or without Agoraphobia?

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Tricyclic Antidepressants, MAOIs, Xanax, SSRIs

25
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Which medications are used to treat OCD?

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Tricyclic Antidepressants, MAOIs, SSRIs

26
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Beta blockers and paxil can be used to treat what?

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social phobia and specific phobia

27
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What is the only medication used for ADHD that is not speed?

28
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Name the drugs commonly used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

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Benzos, Barbituates, Antipsychotics, BuSpar

29
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Valium, Librium, Ativan, Xanax, Buspar, Klonopin Tranxene are common

A

Anti anxiety drugs (benzos)

30
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T or F benzos can be used to treat people detoxing from drugs or alcohol

31
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impaired muscle coordination and impairment in short-term memory (anterograde memory) are common side effects of which meds?

32
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T or F benzos are less effective and have more abuse potential than barbiturates?

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False (more effective/less abuse potential

33
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Why have barbiturates been phased out?

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high abuse potential, safety problem, dangerous when combined with alcohol

34
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Name the 3 common sleep aids

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benzos, barbituates, trazadone

35
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What type of meds are used to treat hyperactivity in children?

A

psychostimulants like ritalin and adderall

36
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Xanax, klonopin, ativan, and valium are commonly used to treat

37
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Abilify, Clozaril, Geodon, Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa, are examples of

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Atypical antipsychotics

38
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Depakene, Lamictal, Lithium, Tegretol, and topamax are examples of

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mood stabilizers

39
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Anafranil, Asendin, Elavin, Norpramin, pamelor, surmontil, tofranil, vivactil are examples of

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tricyclics

40
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Adderall, concerta, dexedrine, metadate, ritalin are common examples of

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Stimulants used to treat ADD and ADHD

41
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T or F SSRIs are most effective w/ depression and axiety

42
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Which medication is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia in adults and teens 13 +

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