Sedative/hypnotic
The reversal agent for alprazolam (Xanax)
What is Romazicon
Never mix this herbal remedy with anti-depressants
A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, feelings, or consciousness.
What is a Seizure
Spasms of muscles of tongue, neck, face and back is called
Acute dystonia
The most common prototype medication prescribed for bi-polar mania is
What is lithium (Lithobid)
The MOA of this drug is ; Potentiates GABA’s effects via selective agonism at the benzodiazepine-1 receptor to increase chloride conductance to help with insomnia
What is zolpediem (Ambien)
SSRI's block the uptake of
What is Serotonin
A generalized seizure includes what part of the brain
What is both hemispheres
haloperidol (Haldol) blocks which receptors in the brain?
What is Dopamine
This non-amphetamine substance inhibits sleep activity of sleep promoting neurons
What is modafanil (Provigil)
Xanax is most commonly administered for
What is anxiety disorders/procedural anxiety
If a patient is taking phenelzine (Nardil) and they eat a smoked meat tray, avocado salad, and drink 1Budweiser beer. What is this person at extreme risk for hemodynamically?
What is hypertensive crisis
A student is in class, and he suddenly stares off to the right of the classroom for 45 seconds. The student does not respond to your nudge to pay attention. This is an example of what kind of seizure?
What is absence
What is clozapine (Clozaril)
A patient has a history of pancreatitis, ETOH abuse and BPD and is having an acute mania relapse. Patient reports he takes Lithium. What medication can you anticipate the prescriber will not order?
What is divalproex sodium (Valproate)