Pharmacology Flashcards

1
Q

Which seizure medication have a side effect of rash?

A
  1. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
  2. Phentoin (Dilantin)
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2
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Which type of medication is indicated for generalized seizures?

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  1. Valproic acid (Epival)
  2. Phentoin (Dilantin)
  3. Leviteracetam (Keppra)
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3
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For which types of seizures is used Phentoin (Dilantin)?

A

Partial and generalized

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4
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What are the indications of SNRIs?

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  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Pain
  • Energy
  • Concentration
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5
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What are the indications for lithium?

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  • Mania (prominent irritability)
  • Resistant depression: anti-suicidal
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6
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What are the side effects of SNRIs?

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Noradrenergic beta-receptors

  • Tremor
  • Hypertension
  • Tachycardia

Noradrenergic alpha-receptors

  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Urinary retention

Sweating

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7
Q

What are the 2 only drugs that decrease suicidal ideations?

A
  1. Lithium
  2. Clozapine
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8
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Name the SNRIs

A
  • Venlafaxine (Effexor)
  • Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
  • Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
  • Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
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9
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What are the common side effects of lithum?

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  • L – leukocytosis
  • I – Inspidus (diabetes)
  • T – Tremors
  • H – Hypothyroid
  • I – increased urine (polyuria)
  • M – Mom’s beware (teratogenicity)
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Which seizure medication have side effects of weight gain and tremor?

A

Valproic Acid (Epival)

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11
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Which mood stabilizer medication is compatible with lactation?

A

Valproate

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12
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What are the indications for SSRIs?

A
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Anxiety disorders
  • PTSD
  • OCD
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
  • Bulimia nervosa
  • Bipolar Depression (Fluox + olanz combo)
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What are the types of antidepressants?

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  1. Serotonin Serum Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIS)
  2. Serotonin Norepinepherine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIS)
  3. Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
  4. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
  5. Atypical antidepressant
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14
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What are the side effects of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?

A

Serotonin Syndrome

Hypertensive crisis

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15
Q

Which seizure medication have pstchiatric side effects?

A

Leviteracetam (Keppra)

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16
Q

Which type of medication for seizure is taken ONCE a day?

A

Phentoin (Dilantin)

17
Q

What antidepressant medication CAN’T you give to an anorexic patient?

A

Bupropion

18
Q

What are the side effects of SSRIs?

A
  • GI upset
  • Headache
  • Sexual dysfunction
19
Q

Which type of medication is indicated for partial seizures?

A
  1. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
  2. Phentoin (Dilantin)
  3. Leviteracetam (Keppra)
20
Q

Name the types of SSRIs

A
  • Effective–E**scitalopram*
  • For–F**luoxetine, Fluvoxamine*

Sadness–Sertraline

Panic–Paroxetine

Compulsions–Citalopram