Psych Meds Flashcards
Selegiline
Sed-led- jir-lean
Eldepryl
MAOI
Isocarboxazid =
eye-so-kar-BOX-a-zid
Marplan
MAOI
Phenelzine
FEN-L-zeen
Nardil
MAOI
Tranylcypromine
tran-no-Sye-foe-meen
Pardate
MAOI
Psych meds for bipolar disorder
LLVC
- ) Lamotrigine = La-mo-tri-gine
- ) Lithium
- ) Valproate
- ) Carbamazepine= Car-ba-mask-a-peen
What is Amoxapine (Asendin)?
What does it treat ?
What are the common side effects?
Amoxapine (Asendin) is a TCA (tricyclic antidepressant) used to treat major depressive disorder.
to treat major depressive disorder. The common side effects are
drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision. Extrapyramidal side effects also occur,
What is Tardive dyskinesia?
characterized by abnormal rhythmic movements such as tongue protrusion and limb jerks.
Acute dystonia is characterized by?
Acute dystonia is characterized by prolonged and painful muscular contractions. P
Pseudoparkinsonian symptoms are characterized by what 4 things ?
Pseudoparkinsonian symptoms are characterized by muscle rigidity,, decreased movements, and shuffling gait, drooling.
Akathisia involves what?
Akathisia involves motor restlessness and inability to sit still or lie down.
What is Methylphenidate?
Why does it increase?
When should it be applied and when should it be removed?
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of ADHD to increase mental alertness and attention span.
The transdermal patch should be applied once daily in the morning and removed after 9 hr of wear.
Which route do you administer Selegiline for depression?
Selegiline should only be administered via transdermal route to treat depression
Which route is Selegiline administrator for Parkinson disease
Selegiline is administered orally to treat Parkinson’s disease as an adjunct to levodopa/carbidopa therapy
Why is Acamprosate (Campral) prescribe?
Acamprosate (Campral) is prescribed to decrease alcohol craving.
Why is Buprenorphine prescribe?
Buprenorphine is prescribed to diminish craving for alcohol or opioids
