Anxiety
What neurotransmitter do benzodiazepines act on to produce a calming effect.
GABA
This is the group of antidepressants is likely to have fewer side effects.
SSRI
What neurological transmitter do first generation antipsychotics target?
Dopamine
Because Lithium impacts electrical conductivity effecting cerebral conductivity an overdose can result in what medical emergency.
Seizures
Rare but potentially life-threatening reaction to the use of almost any of a group Commonly prescribed neuroleptics include thioridazine, haloperidol, chlorpromazine, fluphenazine and perphenazine.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Name one of three short acting hypnotics that the nurse should instruct the patient to be ready to go to bed after taking related to its quick action
Zolpidem –Zaleplon- Eszopiclone
This Norepinephrine Dopamine Re-Uptake Inhibitor is contraindicated in patient have a history of seizures
Buproprion
What second generation antipsychotic is closely monitored because it can suppress bone marrow resulting agranulocytosis.
clozapine
What two baseline labs should be obtained before Lithium is started and at regular intervals while on the medication
Thyroid and kidney function
When Muscles involuntarily contract and contort which can lead to painful positions or movements. Although not life threatening is very frightening to the patient.
dystonia
A patient should be taught to avoid combining benzodiazepines with alcohol opiates one other substance or medication related to increase risk of severe mental nervous system depression
Tricyclic Antidepressants
This Serotonin-Norepinephrine Re-uptake Inhibitors not only treats depression but also Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Duloxetine
I am a second-generation antipsychotic that has the highest risk for EPS and has been noted with male breast development.
Risperidone
The FDA requires genetic testing before starting this medication on woman of Asian decent because they have a higher risk for developing Steven's Johnson Syndrome.
carbamazepine
Medication used to treat EPS.
Benztropine
Benzodiazepines are used to treat two medical emergencies. What are they?
alcohol withdrawal and seizures
Side Effects: Dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, hypotension, cardiac toxicity, sedation are possible when you take what type of antidepressants
Tricyclic Antidepressants
First and second-generation antipsychotic can cause what side effect that can increase the fall risk in elderly patients.
Orthostatic Hypotension
What baseline labs should be obtained and checked at regular intervals when prescribed when an anticonvulsant is used to treat a mood disorder.
Baseline liver function tests and complete blood count (CBC)
This emergency can happen when someone is taking medications to treat depression in particular if prescribed more than one of these medications, when the medication is started or when there is a dose increased and without prompt response can be fatal.
Serotonin Syndrome
What medication reduces anxiety without a strong sedative effect?
Buspirone
I take the prescribed medication Isocarboxazid. I am out celebrating my promotion and am enjoying some oysters and red wine. what might happen to me as a result of this combination.
Hypertensive Crisis
I am a second-generation antipsychotic that poses a Low risk for EPS or prolactin elevation but has been over prescribed for sleep when other options are available.
Quetiapine
When lamotrigine is combined with this anticonvulsant may double the blood levels of lamotrigine increasing the risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
valproate
What supplement when mixed with a serotonergic antidepressant can result in a serious life-threatening condition.
St. John's Wort