Antipsychotics & Mood Stabilizers
Antidepressants
Side Effects
Miscellaneous
Pharmacy Facts
100
True or False. This is an antipsychotic medication.
True.
Clozapine is an antipsychotic
100
Name 2 antidepressants
Zoloft (Sertraline)
Prozac (Fluoxetine)
Celexa (Citalopram)
Paxil (Paroxetine)
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
+ many more!
100
This is the most common side effect of Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Tiredness & drowsiness
Ways to help
Exercise or some type of physical activity (walking, K yard). Try to set a regular sleep schedule (even if you don't sleep well). Speak with your doctor (in some cases another medication may be more appropriate)
100
What mental health disorder did this president suffer from?
Abraham Lincoln suffered from extreme melancholy (known today as clinical depression) and experienced at least 2 known 'breakdowns' often isolating himself and spending time in the woods.
100
A pharmacist invented this type of popular soda
What is Coca Cola
200
True or False
Antipsychotics are a cure.
False. Antipsychotics are one of the many tools available to help with schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression.
Think of a tool box, medications are one of the tools. They may help you get to where you want to be, but they will not get you there alone.
What other tools are there to help?
200
True or False
Antidepressants solve the world's problems.
False. Antidepressants are one of the many tools available to help with depression.
Think of a tool box, medications are one of the tools. They may help you get to where you want to be, but they will not get you there alone.
What other tools are there to help?
200
People on this medication are often thirsty and drink a lot of water.
Lithium
It is recommended to drink 8-10 cups of water a day when you are on Lithium
200
True or False. Almost 50% of the US population received mental health services within the last year
True.
47.2% of the US population received mental health services.
More females (51.7%) than males (40%) received mental health services
200
This is the biggest retail pharmacy chain in the United States
300
Latuda is used to treat what conditions?
Depression associated with Bipolar disorder & Schizophrenia
300
True or False
Lipitor (Atorvastatin) is an antidepressant.
False. Lipitor is used for treating high cholesterol.
300
Raise your hand if you have experienced a side effect while on a medication.
Thanks for sharing
Medication side effects are extremely common. There are many ways to reduce or treat side effects.
300
This type of dog breed is the most popular in the world
Labrador Retriever
300
What % of United States prescription spending is on products made in the United States?
75%
About 75 percent of U.S. spending on drugs is for products that are manufactured domestically.
400
True or False
Newer antipsychotics work better
False! Every medication works differently for every person who takes it, no matter how old or new.
Newer antipsychotics (called 2nd & 3rd generation antipsychotics) have less movement side effects.
400
Multiple Choice:
This is the most common class of anti-depressant
A. SNRI
B. SSRI
C. MAOI
D. TCA
B. SSRI's
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
They increase the amount of serotonin in your brain & body.
400
This class of medication can cause stiffness, uncontrolled movements, tremor and other movement disorders.
Antipsychotics
If you experience these symptoms there are medications that help with these, including Cogentin (Benztropine).
Lowering the dose of the medication or switching to another medication can help.
400
This Pink Floyd co-founder and band member struggled with schizophrenia
Syd Barrett
400
What do pharmacists do?
Make sure you get your medications safely and accurately, check for interactions and counseling you on the effectiveness of your medication and any side effects to be aware of.
500
Thorazine (Chlorpromazine) is the oldest antipsychotic. What year was it developed?
1950.
It was developed by a French pharmaceutical company.
500
It takes ___ to ___ weeks for antidepressants to work
4 to 8 weeks.
During this time, your depression and anxiety may get worse before it gets better! Be patient with yourself and your medication.
500
True or False. Ativan (Lorazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam) and Klonopin (Clonazepam) can cause rebound anxiety if you take too many.
True.
All of these medications are used to help with anxiety.
If you take high doses of these over time, your body will build up a tolerance to these medications. This will cause your anxiety to get worse if you take less or stop taking them.
500
This famous Star Wars actress struggled with bipolar disorder.
Carrie Fisher.
She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her 20s and wrote about it in her biography.
500
True or False. Aspirin was originally discovered in Ancient Egypt.
True. Egyptians used the bark of the willow tree to treat pain & fever. The active ingredient in the bark of the willow tree is Aspirin!