Psych Exam 3 drugs

Question 1

What class is prozac?

Answer 1

SSRI

Question 2

What class is celexa?

Answer 2

SSRI

Question 3

What class is Lexapro?

Answer 3

SSRI

Question 4

What class is Zoloft?

Answer 4

SSRI

Question 5

What class is Paxil?

Answer 5

SSRI

Question 6

What class is Luvox?

Answer 6

SSRI

Question 7

What class is Xanax?

Answer 7

Benzo

Question 8

What class is Ativan?

Answer 8

Benzo

Question 9

What class is Tegretol?

Answer 9

Benzo

Question 10

What class is Klonopin?

Answer 10

Benzo

Question 11

What is the antidote for Benzo overdose?

Answer 11

flumazenil

Romazicon

Question 12

What is first line of choice for GAD?

Answer 12

SSRI’s

Question 13

What may you need to give for immediate relief of GAD?

Answer 13

Benzo- start with lowest possible dose- wean off as SSRI starts to become effective

Question 14

Does Buspar produce a tolerance or addictive?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

How long for Buspar to produce effect on GAD?

Answer 15

1-2 weeks, and up to 6 weeks for full effect

Question 16

What are risks of treatment with Benzo drugs?

Answer 16

high risk for abuse/dependence

and alcohol can potentiate the effects

Question 17

Risks of treatment with TCA’s?

Answer 17

Main one is suicide- as they start to feel better they the energy to commit suicide; if 10 day supply is taken, could be fatal

Question 18

What is the drug of choice for PTSD?

Answer 18

Zoloft- SSRI

Question 19

4 Psychopharm treatments for PTSD?

Answer 19

SSRI’s & Tricyclics
Inderal (propanol)
Tegretol

Question 20

What kind of stimulant is Adderall XR?

Answer 20

Long-Acting stimulant

Question 21

What kind of stimulant is Daytrana?

Answer 21

Long-acting Stimulant

Question 22

What kind of stimulant is Concerta?

Answer 22

Long-acting Stimulant

Question 23

What kind of stimulant is Focalin XR?

Answer 23

Long-acting Stimulant

Question 24

What kind of stimulant is and Ritalin LA?

Answer 24

Long-acting Stimulant

Question 25

What kind of stimulant is Ritalin SR & Ritalin?

Answer 25

Short/Intermediate stimulant

Question 26

What kind of stimulant is Methylin chewable and oral solution?

Answer 26

Short/Intermediate stimulant

Question 27

What is the first line treatment for ADHD?

Answer 27

Stimulants

Question 28

Why are Long acting Stimulants good for school agers?

Answer 28

A dose at school may not be allowed, so a long-acting will last 8-12 through the school day

Question 29

What is one concern when giving non-stimulant Strattera?

Answer 29

Watch closely for suicidal ideation

Question 30

How can you modify the route of Ritalin Ritalin LA or Adderall Adderall XR?

Answer 30

If the pills cannot be swallowed, they can be crush or swallowed, also, capsules can be opened and put into applesauce

Question 31

What are the safe ages for Adderall?

Answer 31

children 3- 5 years

Question 32

What age is adderall XR safe for?

Answer 32

children over 6 years

Question 33

What form is Daytrana available?

Answer 33

patch form

Question 34

What are the pros of using patch form daytrana?

Answer 34

it can be worn for about 9 hours, and effect lasts for a few more hours; good to use for school; there is flexibility in amount of time patch is worn

Question 35

What is metadate CD?

Answer 35

extended release form of ritalin

Question 36

What ADHD meds must be swallowed?

Answer 36

Concerta, and Focalin XR

Question 37

What age is Concerta approved?

Answer 37

over 6 years of age

Question 38

What kind of stimulant is focalin?

Answer 38

short/intermediate acting stimulant

Question 39

What forms is menthylin available?

Answer 39

chewable tablet or oral solution- good for children that cannot swallow pills

Question 40

When would Strattera (SNRI) and Wellbutrin (antidepressant) be use for ADHD?

Answer 40

when stimulants have not worked; or side effects of stimulants are unacceptable to patient; or when there is tolerance or abuse of the stimulant

Question 41

What age is strattera approved?

Answer 41

over 6 years

Question 42

When is clonidine (Catapres) indicated for ADHD?

Answer 42

alone or combo with stimulant; especially good if tics are present with ADHD

Question 43

What drug is a great antipsychotic for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Answer 43

Risperdal, used for irritability aggression, and temper tantrums -off label Zyprexa

Question 44

What SSRI's are approved for the treatment of anxiety and depression in ASD?

Answer 44

Luvox (age 8 and older) Zoloft (age 6 and older)- moreso for depression Prozac (age 7 and older)

Question 45

What TCA is indicated for treatment with ASD?

Answer 45

anafranil (age 10 and older)

Question 46

What can be given for inattention in ASD?

Answer 46

ritalin

Question 47

What drug is NOT used to treat tics or tourette's disorder?

Answer 47

ritalin- can worsen symptoms

Question 48

What drugs are used for tics and tourette's?

Answer 48

haldol, orap, catapres, anafranil, prozac and zoloft

Question 49

What drugs are used to treat eating disorders?

Answer 49

TCA's and SSRI's both elevate mood but do not result in weight gain