Antidepressants
What does SSRI stand for?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
True or False-- I can drive while taking anti-anxiety medications
True-- EXCEPT FOR BENZODIAZEPINES
It is important to drink ___ to ___ glasses of water per day when taking Lithium
6 to 8
True or False-- Schizophrenia is a common disorder treated with antipsychotic medications
True
Name one medication used to treat ADHD
Adderall, Ritalin
What are two classes of Antidepressants?
SSRI's, SNRI's, MAOI's
This type of anti-anxiety medication causes sedation and relaxes the muscles
Benzodiazepines
Name a Mood Stabilizer med
Lithium, Tegretol, Depakote, Gabapentin
Haldol targets what?
Hallucinations, Bipolar, or Tourette's
What substances will increase the effects of barbiturates when used concomitantly?
ETOH, other CNS depressants, MAOI's, or Valproic Acid.
If you are taking an MAOI antidepressant, avoid these foods
Grapefruit and tyramine
Is there a healthy level of anxiety?
Yes--a MILD level of anxiety can help humans stay aware and safe
This is the first choice medication to treat mania, seen in Bipolar
Lithium
This test is used to assess involuntary movements of patients taking antipsychotic medications
AIMS
Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Eszopiclone, Zaleplon, Zolpidem, and Ramelteon all belong to which class of Psych medications?
Sedative-Hypnotics
Antidepressants require health teaching about _______ and _________.
how long it takes to feel effects, and importance of not stopping suddenly
Buspar, Ambien, Sonata, Lunesta, Temazepam
This neurotransmitter may be low in patients with Bipolar
Dopamine
Name an antipsychotic medication
Abilify, Haldol, Clozapine, Prolixin Deconoate
How do CNS stimulants affect neurotransmitters in the CNS?
CNS stimulants increase levels of neurotransmitters (probably norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin) in the CNS.
Name an antidepressant
Prozac (Fluoxetine), Paxil (Paroxetine), Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
Benzodiazepines enhance which neurotransmitter?
GABA
This medication is also used for seizure disorders and migraines
Depakote
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a rare but serious side effect of these medications. What are the two biggest symptoms of NMS?
High fever and muscle stiffness
When are CNS stimulants contraindicated? Name 3.
Hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, advanced artriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, agitated or hyperexcitability states, in patients with a history of drug abuse, during or within 14 days of receiving therapy with MAOI's, children younger than 3, and pregnancy and lactation.