SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
This opiate antagonist is used to treat opioid overdose
What is Naloxone (Narcan)?
State the abbreviation for extrapyramidal symptoms
What is EPS?
Sertraline (Zoloft) is a common example of this class of medication
What is SSRIs?
The typical length of time to reach full efficacy for SSRIs
What is 4-6 weeks?
This antidepressant is prescribed off-label for smoking cessation
What is bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
This synthetic opioid has been largely responsible for an increase in overdoses
What is Fentanyl?
This medication can lower certain kinds of WBCs, resulting in agranulocytosis
What is clozapine (Clozaril)?
Maximum safe serum lithium level (reference range: ATI)
Serotonin syndrome may occur when a serotonin-affecting medication is taken alongside which medicinal herb?
What is St. John's Wort?
This mood stabilizer may be prescribed off-label for depression
What is lithium?
This is administered during alcohol withdrawal to prevent/mitigate brain damage
Name the class of antipsychotics associated with a lower risk of tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal symptoms
What is 2nd generation antipsychotics?
This medication class prescribed for short-term management of anxiety is a controlled substance
What is benzodiazepines?
Phenyzine (Nardil) combined whith tyramine (in foods), caffeine, stimulant meds and/or vasoconstrictors can lead to this adverse effect
What is hypertensive crisis?
This common cold and allergy medication is used off-label for anxiety
Prescribed as opioid replacement therapy, this agent carries a risk of abuse and potential overdose
What is Methadone?
This rare but serious condition associated with antipsychotics is marked by fever & muscle rigidity
What is Neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
This medication may be used PRN for escalating violent behaviors in adults
What is haloperidol (Haldol)?
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is a member of this medication class and may be used to treat bipolar I disorder
What is anticonvulsants?
This class of medication is commonly prescribed off-label for the treatment of addictive disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, insomnia and dementia
What is atypical antipsychotics?
Name at least two effects of combining disulfiram (Antabuse) with alcohol
What are flushing, tachycardia, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, headache, weakness, chest pain?
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
When this organ fails, continuing daily lithium may be contraindicated
What is the kidney?
This class of medication is considered first-line for treatment of depression in pregnant and lactating individuals
What is SSRIs?
Name one of the off-label uses for amytriptyline
What is migraine prevention, insomnia, anxiety disorders, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, or nocturnal enuresis?