Psych Therapy
What drug class includes fluoxetine and sertraline?
SSRI
Dry mouth, rapid heart rate, constipation, blurred vision are known as what type of adverse reaction
anti-cholinergic effects
What are the foods to avoid eating when taking MAOs?
caffeine, avocados, smoked fish, aged cheese
olol
beta blockers mimic hyperglycemia
no, hypo
This drug can be used for short term management of insomnia?
zolpidem (Ambien)
Acute dystonia, akathisia, pseudo-parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia are known as what type of adverse effects?
extra-pyrimidal symptoms
What are the adverse effects for calcium channel blockers?
constipation, flushing, nausea, headache, rash, hypotension, drowsiness, dizziness
angiotensin II receptor blockers
sartan
I need to hold my digoxin today because my blood pressure is 96/64 and heart rate is 66.
These drugs are used for treating acute anxiety?
lorazepam, clonazepam, and diazepam
Blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain or loss, orthostatic hypotension or tachycardia can be associated with what class of drugs?
tricyclic depressants
What is are lifestyle modifications for hyperlipidemia?
exercise, diet, weight control, smoking cessation
Calcium channel blockers
doesn't have one
I can drink grapefruit juice when taking nifedipine.
No, you cannot take calcium channel blockers with grapefruit juice
This drug is commonly used for managing bipolar disorder
lithium
Increase body temperature, hypertension, confusion, anxiety could indicate what?
serotonin syndrome effects
EKGs, blood pressure monitoring and liver function tests are required for what class of drugs?
anti-dysrrhythmics
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
pril
Nitroglycerin treats angina
yes
These adverse effects dystonia, akathisia, psuedo-parkinsonism are caused by which class of drugs?
first generation anti-psychotics
What are the primary side effects of SNRIs such as venlaxafine (Effexor)?
suicidal thoughts, serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, sexual dysfunction
When should bile sequestrants be taken?
1 hour before or 4 hours after any other meds
adrenergic antagonists
zosin
My new medication metoprolol (Toprol-XL) needs to be swallowed whole.
Yes, it comes as XL, SR, and ER