Psychotropic Drugs Flashcards
Prolixin
Antipsychotic
Lithium
Anti manic
Artane
Anti Parkinson’s
Cogentin
Anti Parkinson’s
AIMS
Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Antipsychotic meds
MAOI
Antidepressant (No tyramine) last line..
Ritalin
CNS stimulant
Haldol
Antipsychotic
EPS
Extrapyramidal symptoms with any psychotropic drug. (Dystonia, spasms, muscle contractions, akathisia, rigidity, slow gait, tremor)
Tardive Dyskinesia
Irregular jerky movements
SSRI
Antidepressant (first line.)
SE cocaine
Restlessness, irritable, anxious, constricted blood vessels, dilated pupils, increased temp, HR, and BP, insomnia, paranoia, and loss of appetite
SE alcohol
Blackout, dizzy, shaky, craving, sweating, aggression, agitation, anxiety, euphoria, guilt, loneliness, N/V, coordination problems, slurred speech, tremor
Overdose of lanoxin
N/V, anorexia, fatigue, hyperkalemia
SE of NSAID’s
Stomach pain, heartburn, ulcers, bleeding, ringing ears
Danger of poly pharmacy
Overdose
Wellbutrin
Antidepressant
Xanax (alprazolam)
Anti anxiety
Risperidol
Antipsychotic
Amitriptyline (elavil)
Antidepressant
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Antidepressant
Adderall
CNS stimulant
Buspar
Anti anxiety
Nardil
MAOI
Parnate
MAOI
Ativan (lorazepam)
Anti anxiety