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Midterm Medications Flashcards

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Indications of Sertraline (Zoloft)

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MDD 
OCD
Panic disorder 
PTSD
PMDD 
social anxiety disorder
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Action of SSRI

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inhibit uptake of serotonin in the CNS

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SSRIs

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sertaline (zoloft)

fluoxetine (prozac)

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common side effects

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Headache
Nausea
Insomnia/anxiety
Weight gain/loss
Sexual dysfunction
Serotonin syndrome: serious, life threatening
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contraindications of SSRIs

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hypersensitivity
concomitant use of SSRIs with or within 14 days of MAO inhibitors
concomitant use of SSRIs with pimozide

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serotonin syndrome

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Most often a drug drug interaction
Symptoms: diarrhea, restlessness, agitation, hyperreflexia, autonomic instability, myoclonus, seizures, delirium, coma, status epilepticus, cardiovascular collapse
Treatment: Removal of agent, medications to block serotonin receptors
Supportive nursing care

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indications of Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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depression 
depressive episodes associated with bipolar 1 disorder and treatment resistant depression 
OCD 
bulimia nervousa
panic disorder 
PMDD
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antipsychotics

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haloperidol 
clozapine 
risperidone 
quetiapine
olanzapine 
aripiprazole
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haloperidol

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haldol

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clozapine

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clozaril

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risperidone

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risperdal

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quetiapine

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seroquel

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olanzapine

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zyprexa

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aripiprazole

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abilify

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haloperidol indications

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psychotic disorders
tourettes disorder
pediatric behavior problems and hyperactivity

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action of haldol

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blocks postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the hypothalamus, limbic system, and reticular formation

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contraindications of haldol

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hypersentivity

co-administration with other drugs that effect the QT wave

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side effects of FGA

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EPS:  Extra Pyramidal Side Effects
Cogwheeling
Dystonia
Akathesia
Tardive dyskinesia (TD)
Parkinsonianism

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): potentially life threatening

Orthostatic hypotension

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FGA

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Haldol (Haloperidol)

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Clozapine (clozaril) indications

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treatment resistant schizo

recurrent suicidal behavior

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side effects of clozapine

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low EPS
risk for agranulocytosis and myocarditis
assess for infection
monitor WBC closely-> weekly 1st 6 months and monthly thereafter for maintenance
slow titration up to 300 mg/QD

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side effects of SGA

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weight gain
dyslipidemia
T2DM
Accelerated CVD
Metabolic syndrome
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metabolic syndrome with SGA

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WHEN PT HAS 3+ of the following: 
abdominal obesity
hight triglyceride
HTN
low HDL
elevated blood glucose level
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clozapine contraindications

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hypersensitivity
myeloproliferative disorders
hx of clozapine induced agranulocytosis 
using other drugs that potentially depress bone marrow function
suppressed CNS
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indications of quetiapine (seroquel)

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schizophrenia
acute manic episodes
MDD
OCD

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quetiapine (seroquel) mechanism of action

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through combo of dopamine and serotonin receptor antagonism

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Risperidone (Risperdal) indications

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bipolar mania
schizophrenia
irritability associated with autistic disorder

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quetiapine (seroquel) contraindications

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hypersensitivity
drugs that prolong QT wave
hx of arrhythmias including bradycardia

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Risperidone (Risperdal) contraindications

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comatose or severely depressed
hypersensitivity
bradycardia, recent MI, uncompensated HF
hx of prolonged QT or arrhythmias

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Olanzapine (Zyprexa) indications

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schizophrenia
bipolar disorder
acute agitation associated with schizo and mania

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Aripiprazole (Abilify) indications

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bipolar mania
schizophrenia
irritably associated with autistic disorder
MDD adjunctive tx

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Aripiprazole (Abilify) contraindications

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hypersensitivity

lactation

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FGA antipsychotics

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haloperidol

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SGA antipsychotics

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Clozapine (Clozaril)
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Quetiapine (Seroquel)in
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
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Benztropine (cogentin) indications

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parkinsonism

drug induced EPS

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Amantadine (symmetrel) indications

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parkinsonism

drug induced EPS

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Amantadine (symmetrel)

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increases dopamine at the receptor

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Benztropine (cogentin)

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blocks acetylcholine receptors to diminish excess cholinergic effects

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Stimulants

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Dextroamphetamine/amphetamine (Adderall)
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

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Amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (adderall) indications

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ADHD

Narcolepsy

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Amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (adderall)
lisdexamfetamine (vyvanse)

contraindications

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Advanced arteriosclerosis
Symptomatic CVD
Moderate to severe htn
Hyperthyroidism

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Amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (adderall)
lisdexamfetamine (vyvanse)

side effects

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Overstimulation
Restlessness
Dizziness
Insomnia 
Headache
Palpations 
Tachycardia 
Elevated BP 
Tolerance
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Amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine (adderall) and lisdexamfetamine (vyvanse)

mechanism of action

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CNS stimulation through release of norepinephrine

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) indications

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ADHD

Narcolepsy

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) contraindications

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Hypersensitivity
Pregnancy/ lactation
Clients with anxiety, tension, or agitation
Hyperthyroidism
Glaucoma
Motor tics, Tourette’s syndrome, or family he

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Side effects of Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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Headache 
Nausea
Rhinitis 
Fever
Anorexia
Insomnia 
Tachycardia, palpations, HTN 
GI pain
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lisdexamfetamine (vyvanse) indications

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ADHD

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