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Popular psychiatric medicines Flashcards

1
Q

Benzodiazepines are used to treat ____________

A

anxiety

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2
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Xanax, Librim, Klonopin, Ativan, and Valium are examples of ________________ used to treat anxiety.

A

benzodiazepines

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3
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What does SNRIs stand for?

A

Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

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4
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What are three classes of drugs used to treat depression?

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SSRIs, SNRIs, and Tricyclics (TCAs - old)

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5
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Prozac, Zoloft, Luvox, and Lexapro are in which class of drugs?

A

SSRIs, used to treat depression

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6
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Effexor, Cymbalta, and Pristiq are in which class of drugs?

A

SNRIs, used to treat depression

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7
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Elavil, Tofranil, and Pamelor are examples of…

A

Tricyclic antidepressants (TRAs)

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8
Q

Ritalin and Concerta, both classified as methylphenidate, are used to treat which disorder?

A

ADHD

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9
Q

Vyvanse, which is used to treat ADHD, is also used to to treat…

A

binge eating

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10
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Name five popular bonzodiazepines used to treat anxiety

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Xanax
Librim
Klonopin
Ativan
Valium
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11
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Name six popular SSRIs used to treat depression

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Prozac
Zoloft
Luvox
Celexa
Paxil
Lexapro
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12
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Name three popular SNRIs used to treat depression

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Cymbalta
Pristiq
Effexor

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13
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The CDC recommends __________________ for ADHD before using medication for children aged 6 years or younger

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behavior therapy

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14
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Risperdal, Zyprexa, Lithobid, Depakote, Tegretol, and Lithium are popular medicines to treat which disorder?

A

Bipolar

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15
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In addition to being used to treat depression, Prozac, Paxil, Luvox, Zoloft, and Effexor are also used to treat which disorder?

A

OCD. Anafranil is another popular drug for OCD.

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16
Q

What two drugs are commonly used to treat panic disoder?

A

Ativan and Paxil

17
Q

Abilify, Geodon, Risperdal, Clorzaril, and Zyprexa are often used to treat which disorder?

A

Schizophrenia (antipsychotic)

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