Anti-Psychotics
Highest risk for metabolic derangements such as stroke and diabetes. (NAME DRUG)
What is olanzapine?
Has lower risk for sexual dysfunction compared to SSRI's & SNRI's.
What is Bupropion?
This beta-blocker may alleviate "stage fight" or social anxiety.
What is propranolol?
Stevens-Johnsons rash is a rare, but life-threatening side effect of this mood stabilizer
What is lamotrigine?
Treats positive & negative symptoms of schizophrenia (classification)
What are second generation anti-psychotics?
Assess for frequent infections, sore throats and rashes with this SGA
What is clozapine?
May cause a medical emergency of priapism.
What is Trazodone?
This classification of anxiolytics have immediate results by increasing GABA, but should not be used long-term.
What are benzodiazepines?
GI upset, tremors, confusion, EEG changes, incoordination, hyperthermia, giddiness, blurred vision are all manifestations of what condition?
What is lithium toxicity?
Avoid caviar, soy sauce and aged cheese with these medications.
This anti-psychotic is weight neutral and a viable option for those with weight gain issues.
What is aripiprazole?
Patient education of this anti-depressant should include the presence of unpleasant side effects & possible suicidal ideations when abruptly discontinued
What is Venlafaxine?
This class of anxiolytics can be lethal when taken with alcohol, opiates or TCA's
Frequent blood draws are required when taking this mood stabilizer due to risk for thrombocytopenia, hepatic failure, and pancreatitis. (DRUG NAME)
What is valproate /valproic acid (Depakote)?
This anti-psychotic is a dopamine stabilizer that can also be used for depression or mood stabilization.
What is aripiprazole?
Baseline EKG's should be implemented in individuals starting on this anti-psychotic for possible changes in heart rhythms
What is Ziprasidone?
Commonly given in nursing homes for sedation & weight gain side effects.
What is Mirtazapine?
GABA is not involved with this anxiolytic but acts directly on serotonin receptors to decrease anxiety.
What is buspirone?
Use this medication for mood instability in conjunction with a co-morbidity of obesity.
What is topiramate?
Long-term use of this mood stabilizer can cause hypothyroidism.
What is lithium?
Sudden involuntary muscle contractions in patients taking anti-psychotics should alert the nurse to administer which medication? (NOT AN ANTI-PSYCHOTIC)
What is benztropine?
First line treatment for OCD rather than MDD.
What is Fluvoxamine?
Name any drug that causes relaxation and sedation derived from a histamine effect.
What are Diphenhydramine or hydroxyzine?
This classification of mood stabilizers are superior in treating continuously cycling patients of bipolar.
What are anti-convulsants?
What are TCA's?