Bipolar
Depression/Anxiety
Substance Abuse
Cancer
MH in Children
100
This disorder is characterized by cycling moods from sever highs to severe lows
What is bipolar disorder
100
This medication selectively blocks reuptake of neurotransmitter serotonin in the synaptic spaces
What is SSRIs
100
This usually starts within 4 - 12 hours after last intake and peak after 24 to 40 hours
What is alcohol withdrawal
100
This is tissue growth caused by an increase in the size of each cell
What is hypertrophy?
100
SSRIs and tricyclics are used for treatment of this in children
What is major depression, bulimia nervosa, panic/anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, autistic disorders?
200
These are early signs of lithium toxicity
What is diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, thirst, polyuria, muscle weakness and slurred speech?
200
This is an illness characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, despair, loss of energy and difficulty dealing with normal daily life
What is depression
200
Irritability, nervousness, restlessness, insomnia and difficulty concentrating could be a symptom of this
What is nicotine withdrawal
200
Hair loss as a result of chemotherapy. Usually begins to regrow about 1 month after chemotherapy ends.
What is alopecia?
200
When taking buspirone (BuSpar), the patient should be taught to avoid this/these
What is erythromycin, ketoconazole and grapefruit juice?
300
Lithium carbonate does this in the treatment of bipolar disorders
What control episodes of acute mania, help prevent the return of mania/depression and decrease incidence of suicide?
300
This/these are intense periods of fear or feelings of doom that develop over a short period of time; characterized by anxiety or terror
What is panic disorder
300
Benzodiazepines are used for this in alcohol withdrawal/abstinence
What is decrease risk of seizures, decrease intensity of withdrawal symptoms?
300
A condition in which a chemotherapy drug leaks into tissues surrounding the infusion site; causing tissue damage
What is extravasation?
300
CNS stiumulants (methylphenidate {Ritalin}, dexmethylphenidate {Focalin}, dextroamphetamine {ExtroStat}, amphetamine mixtures {Adderall}) are used for the treatment of this/these
What is ADHD and conduct disorders
400
These medications are used for the treatment of bipolar disorder
What are mood stabilizers (lithium carbonate), mood stabilizing antiepileptic drugs (carbamazepine, valproic acid, lamotrigine), atypical antipsychotics, anxiolytics (clonazepam, lorazepam)?
400
This can cause a potentially life-threatening reaction of withdrawal symptoms including nervousness, restlessness, tremulousness, weakness and seizures. Patient may become dehydrated, develop insomnia, confusion and visual/auditory hallucinations
What is suddenly stopping benzodiazepines
400
Use of disulfiram (Antabuse) with alcohol can cause this; symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weakness, sweating palpitation and hypotension
What is acetaldehyde syndrome
400
Severe WBC suppression with increased risk for life threatening infection
What is neutropenia?
400
Norepinephrine selective reuptake inhibitors (atomoxetine {Strattera}) can take this long before therapeutic effects are full developed
What is 1 to 3 weeks
500
Untreated mania can progress to this
What is psychosis
500
This can start 2 to 72 hours after starting treatment of SSRIs; symptoms include mental confusion/difficulty concentrating, agitation, anxiety, hallucinations, incoordination/hyperreflexia, tremors, diaphoresis and fever
What is serotonin syndrome
500
Clonidine (Catapres) is used in opioids withdrawal/abstinence for this reason.
What is assist with withdrawal symptoms related to autonomic hyperactivity (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting) and reduces craving for opioids?
500
This causes a normal cell to respond by destroying its own membrane, resulting in cellular suicide.
What is apoptosis?
500
These medications block the reuptake of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin in the synaptic spaces
What is tricyclic antidepressants?
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