General Psych Medications
These Medicines that alter chemical levels in the brain, which impact mood and behavior
What is Psych medications
This synthetic medication blocks euphoric and sedating effects of opiates?
What is methadone?
When this illness is treated with medication, the results are -Decrease in hallucinations and delusions -Improved organization of thinking and speech -Decreased paranoia and increased social contact
What is Schizophrenia?
Why should individuals not stop taking psych medications after a few days?
What is it takes most psych medications a few weeks or a month to fully be effective and see results.
An SSRI is an example of this type class of medication
What is Antidepressant
(SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
These 2 medications are often used for opioid dependence
What are Methadone and Suboxone?
Psych medications don’t cure the illness, but they...
What is Treat the symptoms
Typical psych medication side effects are related to
What is physical movement (ex. Rigidity, Persistent muscle spasms, Tremors, Restlessness, Long-term use can lead to Tardive Dyskinesia (TDK))
It is extremely dangerous to take benzodiazepines such as Xanax, or consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
What is suboxone?
Alcohol is a depressant and when mixed with suboxone it can cause CNS depression, hypotension, respiratory failure, impairment and death.
This is the name for the chemicals in the brain that can be increased or decreased by Psych Medications
What is Neurotransmitters
This are the major types Atypical psych medication side effects?
What is -Major weight gain -Changes in person’s metabolism (Can increase chance of getting Diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension)
Naltroxene/vivitrol, Antabuse, and campral assist in treating these two types of substance abuse dependence
What is Alcohol and Opioid Dependence?
These medications block receptors that would give an individual euphoric sensation or the ability to become drunk.
Name 3 of the 9 classes of Psych Medications
What is Antipsychotic, mood stabilizers, antidepressants, anti-panic agents, anti-obsessive agents, anti-anxiety agents, stimulants, medications for substance abuse
In suboxone, what action does the buprenorphine and naloxone components have?
Buprenorphine: This component allows the drug to bind opioid receptors and prevent withdrawal symptoms.
Naloxone: This component works by attaching to opioid receptors and blocking other opioids from producing the addictive euphoric sensations
Provide 2 examples of Medical Co-morbidity Considerations
What are:
-Zyprexa should usually be avoided for members with diabetes
-History of heart attack places members at high risk for depression
-Hypothyroidism mimics symptoms of depression
-Steroids such as Prednisone should be used cautiously in someone with bipolar disorder
-Mood stabilizers and anti-psychotics can be dangerous during pregnancy