Psychiatric Meds

Question 0

Antipsychotic; phenothiazine; also antiemetic, tx for hiccups SE: EPS (incldg dystonias, parkinsonism, tar-dive dyskinesia), anticholinergic effects, orthostatic decrease BP, photosensitivity; sedation, NMS (rare), agranulocytosis (rare)

Answer 0

G chlorproMAZINE

B Thorazine

Question 1

Antipsychotic; phenothiazine Also available in depot form for every 3-4 wk dosing SE: see chlorproMAZINE

Answer 1

G fluphenazine

B Prolixin

Question 2

Antipsychotic
Also available in depot form for every 4 wk dosing SE: anticholinergic effects, orthostatic decrease BP, sedation, photosensitivity; EPS; NMS (rare)

Answer 2

G haloperidol

B Haldol

Question 3

Antipsychotic, atypical SE: see haloperidol but less risk of EPS; also, wt gain, hyperglycemia,

Answer 3

G risperiDONE

B Risperdal

Question 4

Antipsychotic, atypical; also mood stabilizer SE: sedation, dizziness, wt gain; less risk of EPS

Answer 4

G QUEtiapine fumarate

B SEROquel

Question 5

Anti-parkinson; adjunct for tx of Parkinson’s, incldg drug induced
Not for pt w/glaucoma (due to anticholinergic SE) SE: anticholinergic (dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation); confusion

Answer 5

G benztropine

B Cogentin

Question 6

Anti-anxiety, benzodiazepine; also sedative, anesthetic adjunct Schedule IV; intermed acting SE: drowsiness, dizziness, slurred speech, decrease resp

Answer 6

G LORazepam

B Ativan

Question 7

Sedative/hypnotic; non-benzodiazepine; for short term tx of insomnia Generally well tolerated but pt should take just prior to going to bed as forgetfulness for events after med is taken have been reported

Answer 7

G zolpidem

B Ambien

Question 8

Antidepressant, tricyclic SE: drowsiness, anticholinergic effects, orthostatic decrease BP; dysrhythmias; do not abruptly discontinue

Answer 8

G amitriptyline

B Elavil

Question 9

Antidepressant, SSRI SE: insomnia, wt gain, sex dysfunction; confusion; no anticholinergic SE; do not abruptly discontinue

Answer 9

G FLUoxetine

B PROzac

Question 10

Antidepressant, SNRI

SE: anorexia, wt loss; increase BP, do not abruptly discontinue

Answer 10

G venlafaxine

B Effexor

Question 11

Antidepressant, MAO-I Do not use within 14 days of many other meds; many dietary restrictions r/t foods w/ tyramine (risk of hypertensive crisis)

Answer 11

G phenelzine

B Nardil

Question 12

Mood stabilizer Monitor bld levels (0.8-1.4 mEq/L); SE: N&V, diarrhea, thirst, metallic taste, muscle weakness, tremor; toxicity: e-lyte imbal; slurred speech, EKG chgs; seizures

Answer 12

G lithium carbonate

B

Question 13

Mood stabilizer; also anti-convulsant, vascular H/A suppressant Monitor bld levels (50-120 mcg/L); safer than lithium; SE: GI disturb; wt gain; hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis

Answer 13

G valproic acid

B Depakene

Question 14

CNS stimulant; for tx of child & adult ADHD, narcolepsy Schedule II; drug “holidays” may be recommended SE: anorexia, wt loss, insomnia; increase BP, increase pulse, serious skin disorder (rare)

Answer 14

G methylphenidate

B Ritalin

Question 15

Antidepressant, atypical; lower dose for nicotine cessation tx SE: H/A, appetite chgs, photosensitivity, tremor, increase risk of seizures

Answer 15

G buPROPion

B Wellbutrin, Zyban

Question 16

Used for opiate detox, long term addiction tx; also opiate analgesic
Schedule II;SE: resp depression, constipation discontinue gradually after long term use to prevent withdrawal symptoms

Answer 16

G methadone

B

Question 17

Used for opiate detox; w/ naloxone (Suboxone) for long-term addition tx
Schedule III opioid: SE: drowsiness, nausea, anticholinergic effects

Answer 17

G buprenorphine

B Subutex

Question 18

Antihypertensive; used to â sym-pathetic stimulation in opiate withdrawal tx of opiate withdrawal S/S including anxiety, palpations, restlessness, insomnia SE: bradycardia, hypotension

Answer 18

G cloNIDine

B Catapres