Antidepressants
This SSRI has a long half-life making compliance easier
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Second generation antipsychotics have a higher risk of this type of side effects compared to first generation antipsychotics
Metabolic
This class of medication is first-line for generalized anxiety disorder?
SSRIs/SNRIs
This drug is most associated with hepatotoxicity, especially within the first six months
Valproic acid/divalproex (Depakote)
This drug is proven to reduce suicidal ideation within 24 hours
Ketamine
The maximum daily dose of citalopram (Celexa) in older adults?
20mg daily
This antipsychotic requires frequent monitoring and certification for the prescriber and pharmacy that dispenses.
Clozapine (Clozaril)
This anxiolytic is only useful in generalized anxiety disorder and should be taken on a scheduled basis rather than as needed.
Buspirone (Buspar)
When starting lamotrigine (Lamictal), the use of this drug increases the risk of Steven-Johnson Syndrome, and use should be avoided
Valproic acid/divalproex (Depakote)
These two psychotropic drugs are clinically proven to reduce the risk of suicide
Clozapine and lithium
At lower doses (7.5mg, 15mg), mirtazapine (Remeron) preferentially binds to this receptor, leading to primary effects of sedation and appetite stimulation.
Histamine receptor
Ziprasidone (Geodon) must be taken with a meal of at least ___ calories
500 kcal
There are two benzodiazepines FDA approved for panic disorders. Name at least one.
Clonazepam (Klonopin) and alprazolam (Xanax)
Patients of this ethnic descent should have genetic testing before initiating carbamazepine (Tegretol) to test for alleles leading to SJS
Southeast Asian
This SSRI should not be used after an acute myocardial infarction due to potential for QT prolongation.
Citalopram (Celexa)
This SSRI tends to be associated with the most sedation and the most weight gain.
Paroxetine (Paxil)
There is a Black Box warning of increased mortality associated with using antipsychotics in this population
Older adults
This SSRI has the least amount of evidence in treating OCD and might not be used
Citalopram (Celexa)
This is the best way to treat SEVERE lithium toxicity
Hemodialysis
This psychotropic drug is used off-label to treat alcohol use disorder, cocaine use disorder, and binge eating disorders.
Topiramate (Topamax)
This class of antidepressants has a high suicide potential due to toxicity if overdosed.
Tricyclic antidepressants
This drug and its active metabolite paliperidone (Invega) can both have an adverse drug effect of galactorrhea or lactation.
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Withdrawal from benzodiazepines can cause life threatening symptoms similar to this syndrome seen in alcohol withdrawal.
Delirium tremens
Because this drug is an autoinducer, drug levels should be obtained every 1 to 2 weeks for the first two months of therapy.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening adverse reaction to antipsychotics, can be treated with what?
Benzodiazepines (agitation and muscle relaxation), dantrolene (skeletal muscle relaxant), bromocriptine and amantadine (restore dopaminergic tone)