Seizure
This antiepileptic treats tonic-clonic and partial seizures, but can cause gingival hyperplasia, ataxia, and requires serum level monitoring.
phenytoin
This combination drug increases dopamine in Parkinson's disease but should not be taken with high-protein meals.
Levodopa/Carbidopa
This SSRI is used for depression and anxiety but may cause sexual dysfunction and serotonin syndrome.
fluoxetine
This drug is a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder, requires sodium/fluid balance, and has a narrow therapeutic range of 0.6-1.2.
Lithium
This anxiolytic is non-sedating, takes weeks for effect, and has low abuse potential.
Buspirone
This drug treats seizures and bipolar disorder, carries a BBW for agranulocytosis/aplastic anemia, and can cause SIADH and hyponatremia.
Carbamazepine
This dopamine agonist treats Parkinson's and restless leg syndrome but may cause compulsive behaviors.
Pramipexole
This TCA is used for depression and neuropathic pain and has strong anticholinergic side effects.
amitriptyline
This atypical antipsychotic can cause EPS, metabolic syndrome, and gynecomastia.
Risperidone
This class of sedative drugs carries risks of dependence, withdrawal, and respiratory depression.
Benzodiazepines
This antiepileptic is similar to carbamazepine but is used for partial seizures and often causes hyponatremia.
Oxcarbazepine
This MAO-B inhibitor for Parkinson's requires avoiding tyramine foods and SSRIs due to risk of hypertensive crisis or serotonin syndrome.
Selegiline
This SNRI can raise blood pressure and carries risk of serotonin syndrome
venlafaxine
This typical antipsychotic has risks of EPS, tardive dyskinesia, agranulocytosis, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
chlorpromazine
This opioid is for severe pain or anesthesia adjunct but can cause depression and constipation.
Fentanyl
When taking this antiepileptic, nurses should monitor CBC, serum levels, and watch closely for rash or signs of infection.
Carbamazepine
This cholinesterase inhibitor is used to lessen Alzheimer's symptoms but can cause bradycardia and syncope.
Donepezil
This MAOI requires a strict tyramine-free diet and avoiding SSRIs to prevent hypertensive crisis.
phenelzine
With this mood stabilizer, nurses should monitor thyroid and renal function, and educate on toxicity signs like confusion, tremors, and polyuria.
Lithium
This short-acting barbiturate is used for anesthesia induction and procedural sedation but can cause hypotension and respiratory depression.
Methohexital
Used for seizures, bipolar disorder, and migraines, this drug has a BBW for hepatotoxicity and pancreatitis.
Valproic acid
This NMDA antagonist is used in moderate to severe Alzheimer's and may cause dizziness and constipation.
Memantine
This antidepressant also helps with smoking cessation but is contraindicated in seizure and eating disorders.
Bupropion
This antiepileptic is also a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder, but carries a BBW for hepatotoxicity and pancreatitis.
Valproic acid
This local anesthetic is also used IV for ventricular dysrhythmias, but may cause seizures and cardiac arrest.
Lidocaine