Why & How
Classes
Myths & Fears
Program
Miscellaneous
100
The most common way of taking psychotropic medication.
What is by mouth?
100
A medication class that would be used if a client displays anger or aggression.
What is anti-psychotic?
100
A myth that gives too much power to medication.
What is medication is a cure?
100
This intervention should be used with clients who are starting on any new medication.
What is increased supervision?
100
This medication is a new medication that is used to treat ADHD.
What is Vyvanse?
200
The most basic reason that we use medication.
What is to improve the client's quality of life by reducing symptoms?
200
A medication that can cause excessive weight gain.
What is Zyprexa or Depakote?
200
A client may be resistant to taking medication due to this reason.
What are feelings of shame/guilt or a sense of dependence/loss of autonomy?
200
Staff should familiarize themselves with a client's medication for what reason.
What is to be aware of the side effects or to recognize the effectiveness of the medication?
200
This is a dietary supplement that can improve mood.
What is SAMe, 5HTP, St. John's Wort, and/or Vitamin B?
300
The most effective treatment for mental disorders.
What is a combination of medication and therapy?
300
The name of a non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.
What is Strattera?
300
The class of medication that has a warning that it may cause increased risk of suicide.
What is anti-depressants, or more specifically SSRI's?
300
In the program, you should contact this person if you have medication concerns or questions.
What is the Facility Social Worker?
300
This person is an actor who is known for speaking out against psychiatry and psychotropic medication.
Who is Tom Cruise?
400
Name a neurotransmitter.
What is serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, or GABA?
400
A class of medication that is not often used due to the potential for addiction or dependence.
What are anti-anxiety and/or sleeping aids?
400
The class of medication that can cause irreversible side effects.
What is anti-psychotic?
400
This is an alternative to medication that we can affect.
What is diet, exercise, and/or learning skills?
400
Therapist, psychiatrist, or psychologist...this person can prescribe medication.
Who is psychiatrist?
500
The effect that medication has on neurotransmitters.
What is changes the way that neurotransmitters send messages?
500
Methylphenidate would be located in this class of medication.
What is stimulant?
500
SSRI's may initiate a manic phase in this mental disorder.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
500
If a client receives the wrong medication, the Facility Social Worker will usually call who for advice.
What is Poison Control and/or a pharmacist?
500
This medication is used to treat both the emotional and physical symptoms of depression.
What is Cymbalta?
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