Antidepressants
The neurotransmitter increased by the class of antidepressant drugs known as SSRI's
What is serotonin?
This neurotransmitter is the main target for 1st-generation antipsychotic medications
What is dopamine?
When teaching about how to take a prescribed benzodiazepine medication, it is important to include that the medication should not be combined with this beverage.
What is alcohol?
This element is the "gold standard" treatment for bipolar disorder
What is Lithium?
it comes as a shock to many people that this therapy is very effective in treating depression that has not responded to antidepressant medication.
What is ECT/electroconvulsive therpay
Most serious side effect to monitor in the initial weeks of antidepressant therapy
What is suicidal ideation?
These antipsychotic medications are associated with extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)
What are first-generation antipsychotics?
This complication can occur if a person suddenly discontinues taking a benzodiazepine.
What is seizure?
What are anticonvulsants?
This type of therapy allow people to identify and replace automatic negative thoughts
What is cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
This class of antidepressant requires a special diet in which fermented foods, cheeses, and red wine must be restricted to minimize the risk of hypertensive crisis.
What is MAOI's?
This rare but potentially life-threatening condition requires patients taking clozapine to have their neutrophil count monitored regularly
What is agranulocytosis?
This medication may be used for maintenance treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) but is not effective in cases of acute panic
What is buspirone (Buspar)?
Patients taking lamotrigine must be taught to report the presence of a rash to their HCP, as this medication is associated with this rare but serious side effect
What is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
This is the most common side effect associated with ECT.
What is short term memory loss?
These antidepressants are lethal in an overdose due to cardiac arrhythmias, cause anticholinergic side effects, and can be very sedating
What are tricyclic antidepressants?
These antipsychotics are associated with metabolic side effects
What are second-generation?
This class of medication is indicated as an antihypertensive and will also lower heart rate but can also be prescribed to decrease anxiety
What is an alpha blocker or beta blocker?
This is the therapeutic range for Lithium.
What is 0.6-1.2?
This type of therapy can be effective for people struggling with phobias and involves gradual exposure to the feared experience
What is systematic desensitization
This rare condition may occur in patients starting on first-generation antipsychotic medications and includes fever, muscle rigidity, and altered mental status.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?
This class of medication will stop itching, make you sleepy, and can relieve anxiety too!
What is antihistamine?
This common side effect of Lithium often leads to nonadherence
What is weight gain?