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NeuroPharm Flashcards

1
Q

Dry eyes, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision and mydriasis are all side effects of ?

A

Anti-cholinergic Medications

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Tri-cyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) block the reuptake of what 2 neurotransmitters into nerve terminals?

A

Norepi & Serotonin

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3
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Name one type of TCA. (Generc + BN)

A

Amitriptyline = Elavil

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4
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Which anti-depressant class is most likely to cause dry eye?

A

TCAs

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5
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Which TCA is most common to cause dry eye?

A

Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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6
Q

SSRIs work by inhibiting the reuptake of ____

A

Serotonin

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7
Q

What group is most associated with sexual dysfunction?

A

SSRIs

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8
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SSRI: Citalopram = ?

A

Celexa

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9
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SSRI: Excitalopram = ?

A

Lexapro

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10
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SSRI: Fluoxetine = ?

A

Prozac

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11
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SSRI: Paroxetine = ?

A

Paxil

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12
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SSRI: Sertraline = ?

A

Zoloft

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13
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This syndrome may occur when an SSRI is given with another agent that causes an increase in serotonin (i.e. Tramadol).

A

Serotonin Syndrome

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14
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What are the 3 types of atypical antidepressant compounds?

A

SNRIs: Serotonin Norepi Reuptake Inhibitors
NDRIs: Norepi Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors
SARIs: Serotonin Antagonist Reuptake Inhibitors

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15
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What are the 2 types of SNRIs? (generic & BN)

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  1. Duloxetine = Cymbalta

2. Venlafaxine = Effexor

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16
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Which SNRI is the most balanced atypical compound?

A

Duloxetine = Cymbalta

17
Q

Which SNRI, at high doses, will EFFECT blood pressure?

A

Venlafaxine = Effexor

18
Q

Name a type of NDRI?(generic + BN)

A

Bupropion = Wellbutrin, SR and XL

19
Q

What is an ADR for Bupropion (wellbutrin)?

A

May cause seizures

20
Q

Bupropion (wellbutrin) is popular for what?

A

smoking cessation

21
Q

Name a type of SARI. (gen + bn)

A

Trazadone = Desyrel

22
Q

Trazadone (desyrel) is the #1 compound used for _____. But is unpredictable for ______.

A

sleep, depression

23
Q

T or F: Mono-amine oxidase inhibitors increases blood pressure and can cause heart failure. Pts must be on restricted diets.

A

True

24
Q

Name a type of MAOI.

A

Phenlzine

25
Q

Amiodarone is a type of ___?

A

Anti-arrhythmic agent

26
Q

What are the 2 ocular ADRs of using amiodarone?

A
  1. corneal microdeposits

2. rare, optic neuritis

27
Q

All anti-seizure drugs have the ability to cause _____?

A

Diplopia

28
Q

Phenytoin (anti-seizure med) may cause _____ if blood levels are too high.

A

seizures

29
Q

Benzodiazepines are CIV substances used for?

A

anxiety, seizures, sleep

30
Q

What are the 3 types of of Benzodiazepines?

A 
Alprazolam = Xanax
Diazepam = Valium
Lorazepam = Ativan
31
Q

Why must we monitor benzodiazepines?

A

will have added sedation if used with pain meds

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