Psychiatric Medication Classifications
The classification used for anxiety d/o, panic d/o, Mania, Seizure and alcohol withdrawl
What are Benzodiazepines
Librium Valium Xanax Klonopin, Ativan Restoril
Neuroleptics (antipsychotics), antiemetics, and antidepressants are the most common causes of drug-induced dystonic reactions.
What are uncontrollable muscle movements
The antidote for a Hypertensive Crisis
What is Phentolamine
The classification used to treat Depression, Chronic Neuropathic pain, Bipolar d/o
What are Antidepressants
The sedative effect can cause drowsiness, give this SSRI Antidepressant at bedtime
What is Zoloft (Sertraline)
Instruct patient to use ONE pharmacy to obtain all their prescription/non-prescription medications from
What is discharge health teaching
The primary classification used to treat Bipolar d/o which is also used for anti-seizure
What are Mood Stabilizers
An increase in motor tone, a change in amount and velocity of movement
What is EPS- Extrapyramidal Symptoms- anticonvulsants, lithium and antidepressants
The SSRI antidepressant that is good for patients who miss dosages
This medication has a long half-life
What is Fluoxetine
The classification used to reduce Anxiety, Agitation, control Delusions, Hallucinations, racing thoughts and trouble concentrating
What are Neuroleptics/Antipsychotics
This SSRI antidepressant comes with a black box warning, it increases suicide risk especially for children
What is Paroxetine (Paxil)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Citalopram (Celexa)
The therapeutic serum level of Lithium, which is drawn 8-12 hours after last dose
What is 0.6-1.2 mEq/l
The classification that is used to treat Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What are SSRI's- Selective Serotonin, Reuptake Inhibitors
This medication can cause fatal hypothermia overdose
What is Tricyclic antidepressants- Elavil, Anafranil, Tofranil
Hot weather/sweating, use of anti-inflammatory drugs, ace inhibitors, angiotensin blockers, and diuretics may increase the risk
What is Lithium toxicity