Prescription (Rx) medication Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 categories of Rx drugs?
A
Opioids, Stimulants, Depressants, and Antidepressants
2
Q
2 examples of Opioids
A
OxyContin and Narcotic pain killers; treats diarrhea
3
Q
Example of a stimulant drug
A
Adderall; increases energy and alertness
4
Q
Example of depressant drug
A
Xanax; slows CNS and motor skills
5
Q
Example of antidepressants
A
Prozac; elevates mood
6
Q
Rx drugs have negative side effects and especially dangerous when…
A
Abused and/or mixed with other drugs like Alcohol
