Antianxiety
The most commonly prescribed class of anti anxiety medications
What are benzodiazepines?
First generation (typical) antipsychotics block postsynaptic receptors for this neurotransmitter.
What is dopamine?
This group of antidepressants was discovered accidentally after they were developed to treat TB
What are MAOIs?
In 1995 the FDA approved this drug as a mood stabilizer which led to a shift towards using anti-convulsants as mood stabilizers.
What is Depakote (divalproex sodium or sodium valproate)?
Benzodiazepines are indicated for ________-term use.
short-term
What are second generation (atypical) antipsychotics?
This group of antidepressants blocks the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
What are SSRIs?
Lithium is this type of mineral.
What is a salt?
Used to treat alcohol withdrawl
What are benzodiazepines?
This group of antipsychotics were first introduced in the 1950s and have increased potential for EPS.
What are first generation (typical) antipsychotics?
What is tyramine?
Nausea, diarrhea, muscle weakness, drowsiness, ataxia, tremors, muscle twitching, seizure and decreased levels of consciousness are some potential signs of this adverse effect of lithium therapy.
What is lithium toxicity?
Benodiazepines potentiate the effects of this neurotransmitter in the brain.
What is GABA?
This later onset adverse effect is characterized by bizarre facial and tongue movements and can be permanent.
What is Tardive dyskinesia.
Elevated temperature, myoclonus and agitation are symptoms of this syndrome.
What is serotonin syndrome?
Maintaining consistent sodium and fluid intake is important when taking this mood stabilizing drug.
What is lithium?
This anti anxiety medication is NOT a benzodiazepine and does not depress the CNS.
What is buspirone(Buspar)?
A risk of agranulocytocytosis with this mediation means that patients must participate in regular blood screenings to be prescribed it.
What is clozapine?
SNRIs block reuptake of these two neurotransmitters.
What are serotonin and norepinephrine?
Blood levels of 0.6-1.2mEq/L are considered therapeutic for this medication.
What is lithium?