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Side Effects
Good or Bad Idea
Common Antipsychotic Medications
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Mental Health
100
What is a side effect?
An effect that is unintented as a result of drug therapy
100
Keeping a list of your medications on you
Good idea- list name, strength, and how you take it. Also doctors name and emergency contact
100

Olanzapine

Zyprexa

100
Generic drugs are ____ brand drugs. A. More effective than B. Less effective than C. Just as effective as
C. Just as effective as
100
True or False: The only reason for someone taking an antipsychotic it is because they are psychotic.
False: it can also be used for sleep, aggression, anxiety, and to help with depression
200
True or False: Side effects are expected when taking medication so you don't need to tell your parents or doctor.
False
200
Not telling your doctor when you use an herbal medications because it's safe and natural
Bad idea- natural does not always mean safe. Also tell your doctor about OTCs
200

Fluphenazine

Prolixin

200
______ oral medications (taken by mouth) need be taken with food. A. All B. Some C. No
B. Some
200
True or False: If you start feeling better, you can stop taking your medication without talking to your doctor because you're cured.
False: some mental conditions are chronic and require constant treatment. You should always consult your doctor before stopping your medication
300
True or False: Some side effects go away after taking a medication for a long period of time
True
300
Storing your medications in the bathroom.
Bad Idea- when taking a shower the temperature can get too high. Keep meds in a cool, dry area.
300

Risperidone

Resperdal

300

Antipsychotic medications can increase vulnerability to ______________.

Sunburn

300
This disorder is characterized by extreme difficulty sleeping.
Insomnia
400
Developing a skin rash, hives, itching, swelling, and/or difficulty breathing after taking a medication can be a sign of what kind of side effect?
An allergic reaction
400
Not taking 2 doses when you forget to take your last dose of medication
Good idea: exception- some birth controls
400

Abilify

Aripiprazole

400
One in ____ teens (13-18) have some sort of mental disorder. A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 30
A. 5
400
What is the name of the mental disorder characterized by delusions and hallucinations.
Schizophrenia
500

Muscle stiffness, mild tremors, and increased salivation it what type of side effect?

Extrapyramidal Side Effects (EPS)

500
Your friend tells you he ran out of his prescription medication and since you take the same medication you give him one.
Bad Idea- illegal, could be lying, could be out because his doctor doesn't want him on it, and could be harmful to him.
500

Seroquel

Quetiapine

500
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) is an _________. A. Antipsychotic B. Antidepressant C. Anti anxiety med D. Anti ADHD med
A. Antipsychotic
500
What is the name of the mental disorder characterized by cycling between periods of extremely high moods and extremely low moods.
Bipolar Disorder