Psychotropic Medications

Question 1

Meds for Depressive Disorders

Answer 1

Prozac (Fluoxetine), Celexa (Citalopram), Zoloft (sertraline), Lexapro (Escitalopram), Paxil (Paroxetine),
Lurox (Fluvoxamine)

Question 2

Meds for Anxiety Disorders

Answer 2

Valium (Diazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam), Ativan (Lorazepam), Klonopin (Clonazepam)

Question 3

Meds for Mood Disorders

Answer 3

Lithium, Depakote (Divalproex Sodium), Lamictal (Lamotragine), Abilify (Aripiprazole)

Question 4

SSRIs

Answer 4

Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitors, most commonly prescribed anti-depressants. (name associated with depressive meds)

Question 5

Benzodiazepines

Answer 5

Meds for Anxiety Disorders

Question 6

Abilify

Answer 6

is an add-on to treat in conjunction w/another med for depression, bipolar, and Schizophrenia when one drug is not enough

Question 7

Meds for Schizophrenia

Answer 7

Haldol (Haloperidol), Thorazine (Chlorpromazine), Seroquel (Quitiapine), Risperdal (Risperidone), Zyprexa (Olanzapine), Clozaril (Clozapine).

Question 8

Tardive Dyskinesia

Answer 8

possible side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic meds to treat schizophrenia.

Question 9

Meds for Tardive Dyskinesia

Answer 9

FDA approved drugs are Ingrezza, zenazine, and muscle relaxers.

Question 10

Meds of ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyproactive Disorder)

Answer 10

Ritalin/Concerta (Methylphenidate), Addrerall (Amphetamine), Dexedrine (Detroamphetamine)