Psych Drugs

Question 1

Inhibits reuptake of NE and dopamine

smoking cessation

stimulant

can cause seizures

Answer 1

Buproprion

less weight gain and fewer sexual side effects.

Question 2

alpha 2 antagonist, potent 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 recetpro antagonist

side effects include:

increase appetite

weight gain

Answer 2

Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine toxicity includes sedation- which may make it desirable in depressed patients with insomnia

increased appetite may be good for use with elderly

Question 3

blocks 5-HT2, alpha-1, and Histamine 1 receptors.

Used primarily for insomnia, but has antidepressant effects at high doses

toxicity includes: sedation, nausea and priapism

Answer 3

Trazodone

“traZZZZoBONE”- sedating and pripism

Question 5

What is the mechanism of action for Ethosuxamide?

Answer 5

Ethosuxamide blocks calcium channels

It is the treatment of choice for absence seizures