Brands/Generics
Diprivan
propofol
haloperidol
Haldol
Medication phenytoin requires blood levels to be monitored due to its:
Narrow Therapeutic Index
If you are taking a MAOI antidepressant, you must avoid foods that contain this.
Give 2 examples
Tyramine
Aged cheese, sausage, wine
delayed movement, slowed movement
bradykinesia
Dilantin
phenytoin
Lexapro
escitalopram
If you take medications like Namenda & Exelon, you may be experiencing this condition
Alzheimer's Disease
What are the common side effects of cholinergic medications?
(Hint: 4 main ones!)
blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, urine retention
Consists of the brain and spinal cord; coordinates sensory and motor body function control
Central Nervous System
Exelon
rivastigmine
Clozaril
Medications like bupivacaine and ropivacaine can potentially cause toxicity to this organ
Heart
Benzodiazepines are what controlled substance class?
CIV
Difficulty falling or stay asleep
Insomnia
memantine
Namenda
olanzapine
Zyprexa
Drug treatment for depression is aimed at increasing the brains:
Neurotransmitters
People with Parkinson's taking this medication may experience vivid dreams
Carbidopa/levodopa
Psychological brain disorder that affects the ability to engage in quiet, passive activities or to focus one's attention
(Cannot give the acronym)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder
Depakote
divalproex
Imitrex
sumatriptan
If you take medications like Sinemet & Requip, you may be experiencing this condition
Parkinson's Disease
Common ending for medications that treat migraines
TRIPTANS
Progressive for of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior
Alzheimer Disease
lisdexamphetamine
Vyvanse
levetiracetam
Keppra
Benzodiazepines can be used to treat what 2 conditions?
Anxiety & seizures
This medication class is used to treat ischemic strokes
Hint: Clot Busters!
Antithrombotic medications
Barrier that prevents specific solutes and chemicals from passing from the blood to the brain
Blood Brain Barrier
aripiprazole
Abilify
ropinirole
Requip
ADHD medication this is NOT a controlled susbtance
Atomexetine/Strattera
Most ADHD meds are this class of controlled substances
CII
Stroke caused by a brain blood vessel rupture
Hemorrhagic Stroke
Xanax
alprazolam
Strattera
Atomoxetine
Interferon needs to be used cautiously in individuals with this condition
Depression
Black Box Warning
To discontinue tobacco smoking, to quit smoking
Smoking Cessation
Zoloft
lorazaepam
Ativan
Antidepressants should be used cautiously with this herb
St Johns Wart
Benzodiazepines have these common endings
-lam
-pam
Schizophrenia
Ambien
zolpidem
Cerebyx
Fosphenytoin
Benzodiazepines and Opioids should be avoided being taken together due to a risk of:
Respiratory depression
Which anticonvulsant has the potential for abuse (aka it is a controlled)
Phenobarbital
Results from taking antipsychotic medications and includes symptoms like parkinsonism, dystonia, and tremors
Extrapyramidal Symptoms