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Psych Meds Flashcards

1
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

A

SSRI

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2
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Sertraline (Zoloft)

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SSRI

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3
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Citalopram (Celexa)

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SSRI

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4
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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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SSRI

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5
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Paroxetine (Paxil)

A

SSRI

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6
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Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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SNRI

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7
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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

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SNRI

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8
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Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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SDRI (selective dopamine reuptake inhibitor)

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9
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Benzodiazepines

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

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10
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Buspirone (BuSpar)

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Anxiolytic/Benzodiazepine

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11
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Most energizing SSRI

A

Fluoxetine Prozac

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12
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Most sedating SSRI

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Paroxetine Paxil

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13
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Can cause QT prolongation

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Citalopram Celexa

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14
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Which SSRI has the least drug interaction potential

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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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15
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Which SSRI has the longest half life?

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Fluoxetine Prozac

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16
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Which SSRI has the most drug interaction potential?

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Fluoxetine

17
Q

Which SSRIs must be avoided in older adults?

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Paroxetine and fluoxetine

18
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Risperidone

A

Antipsychotic

19
Q

Nortriptyline

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TCA

20
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What tests should be checked while on 2nd gen antipsychotics (i.e. olanzapine Zyprexa)?

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Blood sugar and lipid profile

Due to weight gain that occurs on this med

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