Psych Meds Flashcards by Nicole Wells

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

SSRI

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Sertraline (Zoloft)

SSRI

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Citalopram (Celexa)

SSRI

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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

SSRI

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Paroxetine (Paxil)

SSRI

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Venlafaxine (Effexor)

SNRI

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

SNRI

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

SDRI (selective dopamine reuptake inhibitor)

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Benzodiazepines

Anxiolytics = helpful and alleviating hypervigilance associated with anxiety, but does not decrease worry

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Buspirone (BuSpar)

Anxiolytic/Benzodiazepine

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Most energizing SSRI

Fluoxetine Prozac

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Most sedating SSRI

Paroxetine Paxil

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Can cause QT prolongation

Citalopram Celexa

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Which SSRI has the least drug interaction potential

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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Which SSRI has the longest half life?

Fluoxetine Prozac

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Which SSRI has the most drug interaction potential?

Fluoxetine

Which SSRIs must be avoided in older adults?

Paroxetine and fluoxetine

Risperidone

Antipsychotic

Nortriptyline

TCA

What tests should be checked while on 2nd gen antipsychotics (i.e. olanzapine Zyprexa)?

Blood sugar and lipid profile

Due to weight gain that occurs on this med