Anxious AF
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Oldies
ETOH Detox
Random Q's
100

This classification of meds are the drug of choice to tx Anxiety. 

SE: sexual dysfunction, insomnia, tiredness, dry mouth and *black box warning*

What are SSRIs?

Ex: Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft

100

This med is used as a mood stabilizer for pts with BPD. 

SE: hand tremors, weight gain, facial/leg edema

What is lithium? 

Fun fact: Tremors can also be a sx of lithium toxicity.
*Goal serum level is 0.5-1.0

100

This medication is given for severe dementia. 

Hint: It is an NMDA antagonist.

What is Namenda?

100

What medications are used for relapse prevention?

Antabuse, Naltrexone, Campral

100

This class of meds are anti-depressants that can be used to tx anxiety and personality disorders. 

Hint: Has a risk for cardiac complications, can cause QT prolongation 

What are TCAs?

Ex: Elavil (amitriptyline), Tofranil (imipramine), Pamelor (nortriptyline)

200

These meds are often given to tx rapid mood changes in anxiety. 

SE: poor concentration, short term memory loss, visual probs, hyperactivity, drowsiness, fatigue, N/V

What are antiepileptics? 

Ex: Depakote, Tegretol

200

These meds are used to reduce anxiety in patients with personality disorders. 

*Note: These meds may also worsen sx of anxiety and should be prescribed with caution!

What are benzos?
Ex: Ativan, Klonopin, Xanas, Valium

-Buspar can also be given (anti-anxiety w/ less SE than Benzos)

200

This class of meds are given to treat hostility, aggression, violent behavior, psychosis associated with dementia. 

What are antipsychotics? 

Ex: Risperdal, Zyprexa, Haldol

200

This class of medication works by magnifying GABA's effects on the brain; can decrease seizures and DTs. 

SE: sedation, drowsiness, and confusion

What are benzos?
Ex: Valium, Librium, Ativan

Fun fact: These should only be used for only 5-7 days to prevent rebound and dependence

200

This medication is used to control seizures for pts that are detoxing from ETOH use.

What is Tegretol (carbamazepine)?

300

This class of medication can be used for PTSD & performance anxiety and works by blocking peripheral or central norepinephrine activity and symptoms of anxiety (sweating, palpitations, tremors).

SE: Weakness, fatigue, bradycardia, depression, hypotension

What are beta-blockers?
Ex: Propranolol (Inderal), Atenolol (Tenormin)

300

These meds can be used for BPD to tx sadness, low mood, anxiety, and emotional reactivity. 

SE: n/v/d, postural hypotension, QT prolongation

What are anti-depressants?
Ex: Prozac (SSRI), Zoloft (SSRI), Effexor (MAOI), Nardil (MAOI), Wellbutrin 

300

This medication is given to treat severe agitation for clients with dementia. 

What is Haldol?

300

This class of meds are used to control increased BP when it cannot be managed by benzos.

What are antihypertensives (beta-blockers, alpha agonist)?
Ex: Atenolol, Propanolol, Catapres

300

This medication is given to delirium pts who are extremely agitated.

What is Haldol?
400

This class of meds is used to tx anxiety by acting through the CNS, and have effects such as muscle relaxation, sedative, anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects. 

Hint: These meds also have a high risk for dependence and overdose. 

What are benzodiazepines? 

Ex: Librium, Valium, Xanax, Ativan 

Fun fact: Benzos are used with SSRIs to tx panic.

400

These meds have been shown to reduce anxiety, paranoid thinking, anger/hostility, and impulsivity in patients with BPD. 

Hint: These meds are also used to tx symptoms of schizophrenia. 

What are antipsychotics? 

-Haldol (typical): SE include cardiac monitor, agranulocytosis, orthostatic hypotension, anticholinergic (sedation, blurred vision, urinary retention, sexual dysfx, wt.gain, dry mouth) EPS

-Atypical: Zyprexa, Clozaril, Seroquel, Risperdal; have metabolic SE 

400

This classification of meds target apathy, psychosis, anxiety, nighttime behavior, ADL’s, and agitation associated with dementia. 

What are cholinesterase inhibitors?
Ex: Aricept, Exelon, Razadyne

400

This medication causes side effects that may make someone sick when they ingest ETOH. This is used for ETOH aversion for detox pts. 

What is Antabuse? 

*Educate the pt on the fx of this med & to avoid food/drink that may have alcohol.

400

These are all symptoms of ______ withdrawal syndrome. 

agitation, anorexia, anxiety, dizziness, gen seizures, hallucinations, hyperactivity, insomnia, irritability, n/v, photosensitivity, tinnitus, tremors

What is benzodiazepine?

500

This anti-anxiety med cannot be given in conjunction with MAOIs. 

Hint: It has a lower risk for addiction than compared to benzos. 

What is Buspar?

Fun fact: It does not have a major effect on GABA, but works on serotonin!

500

This class of med can be used to tx impulsive behavior and rapid mood changes that are associated with BPD. 

Hint: These meds are also used for tx of ETOH withdrawal and bipolar disorder.

What are anticonvulsants? 

-Depakote: goal is 50-100; SE include elevated liver enzymes, GI distress, thrombocytopenia

-Tegretol: goal is 8-12

-Lamictal: SE includes Steven Johnson Syndrome

500

This classification of medications is used to tx the most common psychiatric illness in older adults, as well as symptoms of dementia. 


What are antidepressants? 

Ex: Celexa, Trazadone

500

These medications are used to control/prevent seizures, which may be a dangerous symptom of ETOH withdrawal. 

What are anticonvulsants?
Ex: Depakote, Tegretol

500

This can be given as a treatment for B1 deficiency.

What is thiamine?
*Note: do not given glucose before thiamine!

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