What's It For
This kind of medication is taken to reduce voices, paranoia, or confusion.
What is an antipsychotic?
If you forget a dose, what’s the first thing you should do?
Talk to your psychiatrist/team—don’t double up.
You feel a little drowsy after a new med—should you tell the doctor right away?
May be ok to wait till you see them next. Track it unless it gets worse.
True or False: Everyone who takes meds gets addicted.
False—most psych meds are not addictive.
These meds help people who feel really down or can’t enjoy anything.
What are antidepressants?
Why is it important to take meds at the same time each day?
To build up a routine and allow the meds to work correctly.
You get a rash or itchy skin after starting a med—should you tell your doctor?
Talk to a doctor—this could be an allergy.
Which group of anti-anxiety meds causing dependence?
Benzos
These medications help with strong mood swings, like very high and very low moods.
What are mood stabilizers?
If a med is labeled “PRN,” what does that mean?
Take it only when needed (as needed)?
If a new med is making you feel way worse, what should you do?
Tell staff or your doctor right away.
DOUBLE POINTS
A tyramine restricted diet is used to prevent which condition in patients taking...
What is MAOIs
This kind of medicine helps if someone feels overly anxious or panicked.
What are anti-anxiety medications?
True or False: You can stop your meds once you start feeling better.
False
Which EPS side effects involves involuntary movements of the tongue and face such as lip smacking, and tongue rolling
What is tardive dyskinesia
This is the "original" mood stabilizer and is a naturally occurring salt.
What is Lithium
Some meds are used to help people who have narcolepsy—what kind of meds might that be?
What are stimulants?
Besides mood stabilizers, name the other 2 classes of medication that treat Bipolar Disorder
What is Antipsychotic and anticonvulsants
What is the therapeutic lithium level range?
0.6-1.2
Which medication can be given with antipsychotic meds to prevent side effects? Name one
EPS meds