Psychopharmacology (Side Effects and Medications for Symptoms/Disorders) Flashcards
overdoses of barbituates are/are not usually lethal
are
manic episodes are best treated by __________
lithium plus antipsychotic
chronic pain is best treated by __________
tricyclics
schizophrenia is often treated by __________
lithium plus antipsychotic
treatment-resistant depression is often treated by __________
lithium plus antidepressant
overdoses of stimulants are/are not usually lethal
are not
mechanism of action of lithium
cell membrane stabilizers
feelings of dysphoria and internal sense of restlessness or agitation
akathisia
side effects of tricyclics
severe anticholinergic effects
severe muscle rigidity, altered consciousness, autonomic instability, and high fever
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
potentially lethal side effect of clozapine
agranulocytosis
inducing mania in bipolar
tricyclics have high risk, SSRIs have lower risk
vomiting, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea
lithium toxicity
overdoses of MAOIs are/are not usually lethal
are
______ indicates that the antipsychotic is administered in depot form
decanoate
psychotic depression is best treated by __________
tricyclics plus an antipsychotic