💉 Mechanism of Action
This stimulant increases dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, improving attention span and alertness.
What is methylphenidate?
This stimulant is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
What is amphetamine/dextroamphetamine?
A patient on phenytoin develops gum overgrowth. What is this called?
What is gingival hyperplasia?
When giving phenytoin, monitor this blood value to prevent toxicity.
What is serum phenytoin level (10–20 mcg/mL)?
This stimulant should be taken in the morning to prevent insomnia.
What is methylphenidate?
This medication combines dopamine precursor and decarboxylase inhibitor to manage Parkinson’s disease symptoms.
What is carbidopa-levodopa?
This hypnotic depresses the CNS to promote sleep for patients with insomnia.
What is zolpidem tartrate?
This Parkinson’s drug can cause orthostatic hypotension and dyskinesia.
What is carbidopa-levodopa?
This medication should not be abruptly discontinued due to risk of withdrawal seizures.
What is benzodiazepines?
Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery when taking this sleep medication.
What is zolpidem tartrate?
This benzodiazepine enhances GABA activity, causing CNS depression and muscle relaxation.
What is diazepam?
This SSRI increases serotonin levels and is indicated for depression and anxiety.
What is fluoxetine?
This antipsychotic may cause tardive dyskinesia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
What is fluphenazine or chlorpromazine?
Before giving carbidopa-levodopa, assess for this condition that may worsen with dopamine.
What is glaucoma?
When taking phenytoin, patients should maintain this daily habit to reduce gum issues.
What is good oral hygiene?
This antipsychotic blocks dopamine D2 receptors to control psychosis and hallucinations.
What is fluphenazine or chlorpromazine?
This medication class treats open-angle glaucoma by decreasing aqueous humor production.
What are beta blockers (e.g., timolol)?
An overdose of this class of drugs can cause severe respiratory depression and coma.
What are benzodiazepines or barbiturates?
This antipsychotic requires monitoring for EPS and tardive dyskinesia symptoms.
What is fluphenazine?
Patients on carbidopa-levodopa should avoid high-protein meals because they interfere with absorption.
What is limit protein intake?
This antiseizure drug stabilizes neuronal membranes and suppresses repetitive firing by blocking sodium channels.
What is phenytoin?
This antiepileptic is also used for status epilepticus when IV-administered.
What is diazepam?
This antidepressant carries a risk for serotonin syndrome if combined with MAOIs or St. John’s Wort.
What is fluoxetine?
Patients on SSRIs should be monitored for this serious behavior change.
What is suicidal ideation?
Advise patients not to consume alcohol or CNS depressants when on this anxiolytic.
What is alprazolam (Xanax)?