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Depression
Bipolar
Schizophrenia
ADHD
Miscelaneous
100
The typical class of drugs used to treat depression and two (2) examples.
What are SSRI's or Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa
100
Which mood stabilizer is the most widely used treatment for Bipolar Disorder?
Lithium
100
What is first line treatment for Schizophrenia and give an example.
Atypical Antipsychotics. Risperdol, Zyprexa, Geodon, Abilify
100
Name 3 drugs used to treat ADHD.
Adderall, Dexedrine, Cylert, and Ritalin
100
What part of the brain controls emotion, fear and anxiety?
The limbic system.
200
This class of drugs is the secondary line of treatment for depression and name one.
What are TCA's or Tricyclic Antidepressants. Elavil, Sinequan, Tofranil
200
How long after initiating lithium therapy would a client exhibit therapeutic effects?
5 to 6 days
200
What disorder is characterized by symptoms of Schizophrenia with an added depressive component?
Schizoaffective Disorder
200
Name the 3 neurotransmitters associated with ADHD.
Serotonin, Dopamine, and Norepinephrine
200
What does the frontal lobe of the brain control?
LIMP (Language, Intelect & Abstraction, Motor Function, and Personality)
300
Depression is what type of disorder? Describe the symptoms
Mood Disorder. Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Anhedonia Significant weight loss or weight gain (more than 5% of body weight in one month) Insomnia or hypersomnia Increased or decreased motor activity Anergia (fatigue or loss of energy) Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt (may be delusional) Decreased concentration or indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation (with or without plan
300
What are the therapeutic serum lithium levels?
0.5 - 1.5 mEq/L
300
Give 2 examples of Typical Antipsychotic Agents.
Thorazine, Prolixin, Haldol, Loxitane
300
What do the drugs for ADHD stimulate?
Central Nervous System
300
What is characterized by a client stating "I'm Jesus"?
False Belief
400
These drugs are used as a last resort when other antidepressants don't work. Give examples.
MAOI's or Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors. Nardil, Parnate
400
Which Bipolar Disorder is characterized by severe mania which causes marked impairment in occupational activities, usual social activities, or relationships and can necessitate hospitalization.
Bipolar I
400
What are the Four A's of the DSM-IV-TR Criteria for Schizophrenia
Affect, Associative looseness, Autism and Ambivalence
400
What effect does cranberry juice have on amphetamines?
It promotes reabsorption and the drug action is prolonged.
400
A patient presents with symptoms of a stroke including slurred speech, altered mobility, and unilateral muscle weakness, and facial droop. However, all tests come back negative for stroke. Would this patient be suffering from Conversion Disorder or Hypochondriasis?
Conversion Disorder because they are exhibiting symptoms.
500
A patient taking an MAOI calls the nurse and reports that he is feeling nauseous and has a splitting headache. He admits to eating a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch. What adverse effect do you suspect the patient is experiencing?
Hypertensive Crisis related to a tyramine overdose.
500
Early signs of Lithium toxicity would be?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, thirst, polyuria, slurred speech, muscle weakness.
500
What are the major side effects of Antipsychotic drugs?
Tardive dyskinesia, Extrapyramidal symptoms and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
500
What is the prevalence of ADHD in school-aged children?
3 - 7%
500
What is the antidote for Lithium poisoning?
There is no known antidote for lithium poisoning.