Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Psych Nursing > Psych Meds > Flashcards

Psych Meds Flashcards

1
Q

Aripiprazole

A

Atypical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Ansenapine

A

Atypical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Clozapine

A

Atypical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is something specific to Clozapine that you have to watch for?

A

Agranulocytosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Iloperidone

A

Atypical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Lurasidone

A

Atypical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Olanzepine

A

Atypical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Paliperidone

A

Atypical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Quetiapine

A

Atypical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Risperidone

A

Atypical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Ziprasidone

A

Atypical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Chlorpromazine

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Flupenthixol

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Fluphenazine

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Fluspirilene

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Haloperidol

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Loxapine

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Methotrimeprazine

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Perphinazine

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Pimozide

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Pipotiazine

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Thioridazine

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Thiothixene

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Trifluoperazine

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Zuopenthixol

A

Typical Antipsychotic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine
Lisdexamfetamine

A

CNS stimulant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Methylphenidate

A

CNS Stimulant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Pemoline

A

CNS stimulant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Atomoxetine

A

Non Stimulant for ADHD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Donepezil

A

Dementia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Galantamine

A

Dementia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Rivastigmine

A

Dementia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Memantidine

A

Dementia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Carbamazepine

A

Mood stabilizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Divalproex sodium

A

Mood stabilizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

Gabapentin

A

Mood stabilizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Lamotrigine

A

Mood stabilizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Lithium carbonate

A

Mood stabilizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

Lithium sustained release

A

Mood stabilizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Topiramate

A

Mood stabilizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Tryptophan

A

Mood stabilizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

Valproic acid

A

Mood stabilizer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

Amantadine

A

Antidyskinetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

Benztropine

A

Antidyskinetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

Biperiden

A

Antidyskinetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

Diphenhydramine

A

Antidyskinetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

Pramipexole

A

Antidyskinetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

Procyclidine

A

Antidyskinetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

Trihexylphenidyl

A

Antidyskinetic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

Alprazolam

A

Anti anxiety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
51
Q

Bromazepam

A

Anti anxiety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
52
Q

Buspirone

A

Anti anxiety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
53
Q

Chlordiazepoxide

A

Anti anxiety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
54
Q

Clonazepam

A

Anti anxiety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
55
Q

Clorazepate

A

Anti anxiety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
56
Q

Diazepam

A

Anti anxiety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
57
Q

Lorazepam

A

Anti anxiety

58
Q

Hydroxizine

A

Anti anxiety

59
Q

Meprobamate

A

Anti anxiety

60
Q

Oxazepam

A

Anti anxiety

61
Q

Amobarbital

A

Sedative hypnotic

62
Q

Butabarbital

A

Sedative hypnotic

63
Q

Choral hydrate

A

Sedative hypnotic

64
Q

Flurazepam

A

Sedative hypnotic

65
Q

Midazolam

A

Sedative hypnotic

66
Q

Nitrazepam

A

Sedative hypnotic

67
Q

Pentobarbital

A

Sedative hypnotic

68
Q

Phenobarbital

A

Sedative hypnotic

69
Q

Secobarbital

A

Sedative hypnotic

70
Q

Temazepam

A

Sedative hypnotic

71
Q

Triazolam

A

Sedative hypnotic

72
Q

Zolpidem

A

Sedative hypnotic

73
Q

Zopiclone

A

Sedative hypnotic

74
Q

Citalopram

75
Q

Escitalopram

76
Q

Fluoxetine

77
Q

Fluvoxamine

78
Q

Paroxetine

79
Q

Sertraline

80
Q

Desvanlafaxine

81
Q

Duloxetine

82
Q

Levomilnacipran

83
Q

Moclobemide

84
Q

Phenelzine

85
Q

Trancypromine

86
Q

Amitriptyline

A

Tricycliamines

87
Q

Amoxepine

A

Tricycliamine

88
Q

Clomipramine

A

Tricycliamine

89
Q

Desipramine

A

Tricycliamine

90
Q

Doxepin

A

Tricycliamine

91
Q

Imipramine

A

Tricycliamine

92
Q

Maprotiline

A

Tricycliamine

93
Q

Nortriptyline

A

Tricycliamine

94
Q

Protriptyline

A

Tricycliamine

95
Q

Trimipramine

A

Tricycliamine

96
Q

Buproprion

A

Atypical antidepressant

97
Q

Mirtazapine

A

Atypical antidepressant

98
Q

Nefazodone

A

Atypical antidepressant

99
Q

Trazodone

A

Atypical antidepressant

100
Q

Vortioxetine

A

Atypical antidepressant

101
Q

Which medication class can cause serotonin syndrome if mixed with other antidepressants

102
Q

Which medication class causes a hypertensive crisis

103
Q

You can’t have foods with Tyramine when you take this medication class

104
Q

Which foods are high in Tyramine

A

Aged cheese
Aged/Smoked/Pickled meat
Red wine
Favs beans
Sauerkraut
Yeast

105
Q

What causes a hypertensive crisis

A

MAOI increases norepinephrine in the body. Tyramine further prevents the breakdown of norepinephrine. Extreme vasodilation

106
Q

How long does it take for a hypertensive crisis to occur

A

15-90 mins after consuming Tyramine foods

107
Q

What are some symptoms of antihypertensive crisis

A

Headache
Flushing
Diaphoresis
Nausea

108
Q

What is the antidote for hypertensive crisis

A

Calcium channel blocker
Nifedepine

109
Q

Why are tricyclics not commonly prescribed

A

Lethal in overdose

110
Q

Which medication is an antagonist to histamine causing increased hunger

A

Anti psychotics

111
Q

Which medication class causes serotonin syndrome

112
Q

Which medication class causes low libido

113
Q

What is the antidote for serotonin syndrome

A

Cyproheptadine
Methysergide
Propranolol

114
Q

What are some symptoms of serotonin syndrome

A

Tachycardia
Hypertension
Seizure
Restless

115
Q

Which SNRI causes hypertension

A

Venlafaxine

116
Q

What med class is ketamine part of

117
Q

Mood stabilizers are used to treat

A

Bipolar disorder

118
Q

MAOIs are used to treat

A

Depression

119
Q

Tricyclics are used to treat

A

Depression

120
Q

What is given to get mania under rapid control

A

Olanzapine
Clopixol
Quetiapine

121
Q

Patients taking this medication will have a mild tremor that is normal and nothing to worry about

122
Q

What causes lithium toxicity the quickest

A

Dehydration

123
Q

Intense tremors are a sign of toxicity in this med

124
Q

What is the therapeutic blood level for lithium

125
Q

Which med can cause hypothyroidism

126
Q

Encourage normal salt intake for patient taking this medication because decreased sodium will increase the levels of the medication

127
Q

EPS and Tardive dyskinesia occur from what med class

A

Typical antipsychotics

128
Q

What is the antidote for EPS

A

Benztropine
Diphenhydramine

129
Q

What are the symptoms of EPS

A

Dystonia (sustained contraction)
Akathisia (restless)
Pseudoparkinsonism

130
Q

How long does it take for tardive dykinesia to occur

A

Only when the typical anti psychotic is taken long term

131
Q

What are the symptoms of tardive dyskinesia

A

Involuntary muscle contractions of the face, toes, fingers, neck

132
Q

What type of anti psychotic works on positive symptoms only

A

Typical anti psychotics

133
Q

What type of anti psychotic works on positive and negative symptoms

A

Atypical anti psychotic

134
Q

Which atypical antipsychotics do not cause weight gain from metabolic syndrome

A

Ziprasidone
Aripiprazole

135
Q

Which med class caused metabolic syndrome

A

Atypical anti psychotics

136
Q

What med class causes neuroleptic malignant syndrome

A

Typical and atypical antipsychotics

137
Q

What are the symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome

A

Fever
Sweating
Drooling
Respiratory distress
Muscle rigidity

138
Q

What causes NMS to happen

A

Acute reduction in dopamine

139
Q

Which med class require blood glucose monitoring due to metabolic syndrome

A

Atypical antipsychotics

140
Q

Which medication class is used off label to treat bipolar disorder

A

Anticonvulsants

Psych Nursing (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions