PART 1: Mental Disorder Treatment

Question 0

What Class of drugs is used most for when diagnosing and prescribing medicine for Anxiety based disorders?

Answer 0

Benzodiazepines

Question 1

The Three most common drugs used for treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder are?

Answer 1

Lorazepam, Clonazepam & Alprazolam

Question 2

What does SSRI stand for?

Answer 2

Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor

Question 3

What are SSRI’s used for?

Answer 3

Treating Depression.

Question 4

How long do SSRI’s take before they usually start to work?

Answer 4

One to Three Weeks (2 Weeks Average)

Question 5

What does ADHD stand for?

Answer 5

Attention Deficit Hypersensitivity Disorder

Question 6

Most prescribed (and abused) drug for the treatment of ADHD & Narcolepsy.

Answer 6

Ritalin/Concerta (Methylphenidate)

Question 7

Most effective drug used for the treatment of ADHD, especially for Adolescents & Young Adults.

Answer 7

Dexedrine/Dexfetamine (Dextroamphetamine)

[Note: Dexedrine showed only a 0.7% increase in effectiveness than Adderall (Amphetamine Salts)]

Question 8

What is the Most used psycho-stimulant world wide?

Answer 8

Caffeine

Question 9

What is most abused drug for people under 18.

Answer 9

Alcohol

Question 10

What is most commonly used to treat Bi-Polar disorder?

Answer 10

Lithium & Seroquel (Equal in prescriptions written)

Question 11

What is the most commonly prescribed drug for those with Depression in the U.S/Canada/U.K?

Answer 11

Celexa (Citalopram)

Question 12

At what age is anorexia nervosa most likely to develop?

Answer 12

13 for Girls & 14 for Boys