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1. ADHD Occurs in both children and adults. ADHD is commonly treated with___________such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Dextrostat.
What are Stimulants
100
According to the Handout, what are two common side effects of ADHD stimulants?
Decreased Appetite Sleep Problems Stomachaches & Headaches Tics
100
1. ____________such as fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), and citalopram (Celexa) are commonly prescribed for ________________, OCD, PTSD, and social phobia.
SSRI’s & Panic Disorders
100
1. In addition to Trycyclics, MAOI’s are also used for anxiety disorders. Those who take MAOIs must avoid certain__________ & ______________
Foods and Medicines
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1. Clozapine, an atypical antipsychotic is very effective in treating symptoms such as hallucinations, and breaks with reality, but Clozapine can sometimes cause a serous problem called agranulocytosis which is a loss of white blood cells that _________________. Thus, people taking clozapine must get their white blood cell counts checked every ______________
Help a person fight infection. Week or two.
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2. The three most common catagories of medications used for anxiety disorders_____,______,_______
Antidepressants, Anti-anxiety medications and Beta-Blockers
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2. In 2007, te FDA required makers of ADHD medications develop Patient Medication Guides that would alert patients to possible________________-and ____________ problems related to ADHD medicine.
Heart and Psychiatric problems. Data found that ADHD patients with heart conditions had a slightly higher risk of strokes, heart attacks, and sudden death when taking the medications. The review also found a slightly higher risk (about 1 in 1,000) for medication-related psychiatric problems, such as hearing voices, having hallucinations, becoming suspicious for no reason, or becoming manic. This happened to patients who had no history of psychiatric problems.
200
2. The antidepressant bupropion (Wellbutrin) and the SNRI venlafaxine (Effexor) are commonly used to treat __________
General Anxiety Disorder
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2. If you take an MAOI and you eat ____________foods___________can quickly reach dangerous levels and cause a serious spike in blood pressure and require emergency treatment.
High-tyramine. Tyramine
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2. Long-term use of typical antipsychotic medications may olead to a condition called tardive dyskinesia (TD). TD may cause
TD causes muscle movements a person can’t control. The movements commonly happen around the mouth. TD can range from mild to severe, and in some people the problem cannot be cured. Sometimes people with TD recover partially or fully after they stop taking the medication. People who think that they might have TD should check with their doctor before stopping their medication.
300
3. They were developed to treat depression but they can also help people with anxiety disorders
Antidepressants
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3. Buspirone (Buspar) is an anti-anxiety medication used to treat GAD. Unlike benzodiazepines, however, it takes at least ________ for buspirone to begin working.
two weeks
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3. Some psychiatric medications work ___________for __________people
Differently. Different. Thus, it is important to communicate with your doctor. And A person should never stop taking a medication without asking a doctor for help.
300
3. Food with High Tyramine include but are not limited to (Name 2):
Cheese, Cured Meats, Pickled or Fermented foods, Snow peas, Dried Fruits and Alcoholic Beverages such as beer, Red Wine, Sherry
300
3. Antidepressants can take _____weeks before taking effect. Once a person is taking antidepressants, it is important to not stop taking them without the help of a doctor. Some times people taking antidepressants feel better and stop taking the medications too soon, and the depression may return. When it is time to stop the medication, the doctor will help the person____________.
3 or 4 weeks. Slowly and safely decrease the dose.
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4. ____________are a category of ___________medications. Common _____________include: Clonazepam (Klonopin), Lorazepam (Ativan), Alprazolam (Xanax).
Benzodiazepines. (anti-anxiety medications)
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4. _____________control some of the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as trembling and sweating.
Beta-Blockers. For example, when a person with social phobia must face a stressful situation, such as giving a speech, or attending an important meeting, a doctor may prescribe a beta-blocker. Taking the medicine for a short period of time can help the person keep physical symptoms under control.
400
4. Psychiatric Medications treat the _________of mental disorders.
Symptoms
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4. In addition to grapefruit, ______, ________ are potent inhibitors of organic anion-transporting polypeptides (OATP)?
Apple Juice, Orange Juice
400
4. Lithium is a very effective __________
Mood Stabilizer
500
Electroconvulsive therapy can be very effective in treating
Depression
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5. The most common side effects for benzodiazepines are _D____________&__D_______. In addition, beta-blockers generally are not recommended for people with Asthma or Diabetes because they may ____________
Drowsiness and Dizziness. Worsen the symptoms
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5. Psychiatric medications cannot ___________the disorder, but they make people feel better so they can function.
Cure
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5. When taking certain medications, you may be asked to avoid grapefruit because grapefruit contains furanocoumarins that block ___________ which prohibit the __________ability to break down the drug for elimination. Blood levels of the drug may rise, resulting in the risk for new or worsened side effects.
Enzymes Examples of common medications that have a grapefruit juice interaction include felodipine (Plendil) and atorvastatin (Lipitor). If you drink grapefruit juice, always have your pharmacist run a drug interaction check with your medications to rule out an interaction before you combine them.
500
5. This enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of about 50% of all medicines? (Grapefruit interferes with this liver enzyme)
Cytochrome p450 3a4 (CYP3A4)