Epilepsy
Drug of choice for status epilepticus
diazepam
This medication is the biologic precursor to dopamine.
levodopa
This is the antidote to lorazepam toxicity.
flumazenil
This medication is administered in cases where opioid overdose is suspected.
naloxone
What does it mean for a drug to be considered a sedative-hypnotic.
low dose produces a calming effect, higher doses induce sleep
Therapeutic range for phenytoin
10 - 20 mcg/mL
This medication releases stored dopamine from presynaptic fibers of nerve cells within the basal ganglia.
amantadine
Maintenance levels for lithium therapy are the following.
0.6 - 1.2 mEq/L
What does the term "addiction" imply.
The uncontrollable need to have and use a drug for nonmedical reasons
This medication is associated with fecal incontinence if dietary intake of fat exceeds 30% of total daily calories.
orlistat
This medication has an indication for peripheral neuropathies in addition to being used as an antiepileptic.
gabapentin
This medication has been associated with cases of severe liver failure.
tolcapone
This medication has the mnemonics "rise and shine" and "rise to a pair."
risperidone
Commonly misidentified as an NSAID, this nonopioid-analgesic has little to no antiinflammatory effects
acetaminophen
Another name/abbreviation for a serotonin receptor.
5-HT
Therapeutic range for phenobarbital
10 - 40 mcg/mL
benztropine
This herb has the nickname of "herbal Prozac."
St. John's Wort
This opioid antagonist can be used for both alcohol and opioid addiction.
naltrexone
This was the first prescription drug indicated for ADHD.
methylphenidate
This medication is used as a mood stabilizer in addition to being used for epilepsy.
carbamazepine
This direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist can be used to treat women with galactorrhea.
bromocriptine
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome can be treated with this medication.
dantrolene
Opioid of choice for the detoxification treatment of opioid addicts due to its prolonged half-life (~ 1-2 days.)
methadone
This hypnotic is structurally similar to the hormone melatonin.
ramelteon