1. Sometimes antipsychotics and antidepressants are used along with ___________
Mood Stabilizers
100
1. Lithium is a very effective __________________
Mood Stabilizer
100
1. Lithium can cause several side effects and some of them include (name 3):
Loss of coordination, Excessive thirst, Frequent urination, Blackouts, Seizures, Hallucinations, Changes in Vision, Heartbeat issues.
100
1. Psychotropics/Psychotherapeutic medications treat the _________but cannot ___________
Symptoms; cure the disorder
100
1. Antipsychotics can produce unpleasant or dangerous side effects when taken with certain medications. For this reason:_____________________
All doctors need to know about prescriptions over the counter meds, vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements. Also it is important to discuss alcohol or substances one may be using.
200
2. Sometimes I am used to treat symptoms of depression in bipolar disorder ________
Antidepressants
200
2. I am used as a mood stabilizer, but I originally was developed to treat seizures.
Anticonvulsants
200
2. Some side effects linked with valproic acid/divalproex sodium include: ______________
Changes in weight, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting, Anorexia, Loss of appetite.
200
2. Medications work _______________for ________________people
Differently; different people
200
2. It is important to be your own____________________regarding your care and medications.
Self advocate
300
3. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people with bipolar disorder should not take an ______________on its own.
Antidepressant. Doing so can cause the person to rapidly switch from depression to mania, which can be dangerous.
300
3. A commonly used anticonvulsant used as a mood stabilizer.
Valproic Acid
300
3. Lamotrigine can cause a rare but serious ____________that needs to be treated in a hospital.
Skin Rash. This rash can cause permanent disability or be life threatening.
300
3. Clozapine treats:
Psychotic symptoms, hallucinations, and breaks with reality.
300
Some beta-blockers are also commonly used to treat__________
Hypertension or High blood pressure.
400
4. In the 1990’s, new antipsychotic medications were developed. These medications are called second generation, or _________
Atypical antipsychotics
400
4. Atypical __________________medications are sometimes used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Antipsychotics
400
4. Valproic acid, lamotrigine, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine and other anticonvulsant medications have an FDA warning that states:___________
There may be an increase risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
400
4. Clozapine, an atypical antipsychotic medication can cause a serious problem called________
Agranulocytosis. Which is a loss of the white blood cells that help a person fight infection. If you are on Clozapine, you should get your white blood cell count checked every week or two.
400
SNRI’s are another type of antidepressant. SNRI stands for______________
Serotonin and Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors.
500
5. Antipsychotic medications are used to treat schizophrenia and schizophrenia-related disorders. Some of these meds have been around since the 1950’s called?__________
Typical antipsychotics.
500
Antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and _______are the most common medications used for anxiety disorders.
Beta-Blockers
500
5. I am a dangerous chemical when taken with this antidepressant and you can find me in many foods
Tyramine
500
I control some of the symptoms of anxiety, such as trembling and sweating
Beta-Blocker
500
The chemicals antidepressants work to balance are called_______________ (General, or specific)
Neurotransmitters; serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine