Unit 1 Med Quiz Flashcards
What is the function of MAOIs
Prevent destruction of neurotransmitters
Antidepressant Norprarnin should be taken in the
Morning
Anticholinergic side effects
Dry mouth Decreased perspiration Blurred vision Tachycardia Constipation Urinary retention
MAOI
Extends action of dopamine
Strict tyramine diet
Cause hypertensive crisis
Severe adverse reactions with tricyclics antidepressants or SSRIs
Stopping meds
Meds must be slowly stopped or rebound can occur
Valium
Benzodiazepine
Treat anxiety
Sedative, take in the evening
Metabolized by the liver, excreted by kidneys
Prozac
No anticholinergic effects
No hypotension
GI distress
Moderate insomnia
Elavil
Anticholinergic Severe sedation Strong hypotension Cardiotoxicity Seizures
Paxil
No anticholinergic
No hypotension
Strong GI distress
Moderate insomnia
Tofranil
Anticholinergic Strong sedation Hypotension Cardio toxicity Moderate seizures
Effexor
No anticholinergic
No sedation
No insomnia
Lithium
Mood stabilizer
Toxicity range (0.5-1.5)
Contraindicated in liver and kidney disease
S/E: headache, lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, tremors, slurred speech, dry mouth, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, polyuria, hypotension, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, restlessness
Xanax
May cause sleeplessness(take in AM)
Management of anxiety and panic disorder
S/E: drowsiness, dry mouth, and light-headedness
BuSpar
For anxiety
May take several weeks for effects to take place
No need to taper off
Take in AM
No grapefruit juice
S/E: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, and nausea
Thorazine
Low potency Don't take antacids 2 hours prior to meds Can have agranulocytosis Monitor CBC and hemoglobin Schizophrenia
