Antipsychotics
Hallucinations, agitation and paranoia are known as _______ symptoms of schizophrenia.
Positive Symtoms
Very serious adverse effect that occurs 2- 72 hours after taking an SSRI.
Serotonin Syndrome
Therapeutic range of lithium
0.4 to 1.2
These drugs are used to treat ______ in high doses and _______ in low doses.
Insomnia - High Doses
Anxiety- Low Doses
The 3 metabolic effects of SGA's
Weight Gain
Diabetes
Hyperlipidemia
EPS defined by an " inability to sit still".
Akathisia
If someone is on this type of drug they can not consume beer, pepperoni, or aged cheese.
MAOI's
The two mood stabilizers used for bipolar disorder.
Lithium and valproic acid.
Benzodiazepine are considered to be highly addictive as they cause _______ and _______.
Tolerance and physical dependence.
Most dangerous adverse effect of TCA's
Cardiac Toxicity
Sweating, rigidity, sudden high fever and autonomic instability are symptoms of this adverse effect that results in death without treatment.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
States that depression is caused by a functional insufficiency of monoamine neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine)
Monoamine hypothesis of depression
Lithium closely resembles this inorganic ion.
Na+ (sodium)
If someone takes a benzodiazepine and experiences increased anxiety, insomnia and euphoria they are experiencing this adverse effect.
Paradoxical Effect- the opposite effect than what is desired occurs
This atypical antidepressant acts as a stimulant with effects beginning within the first 1-3 weeks after starting treatment
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
These 2 antipsychotic drugs are available as depot preparations.
Risperidone
Prescriptions for antidepressants should be monitored for the smallest number of doses so providers can monitor for what?
Suicidal thoughts- patients are at high risk of suicide when beginning antidepressant therapy.
Using lithium with a diuretic puts one at risk for this adverse effect.
Lithium toxicity
If a patient is suspected of having an overdose of diazepam this drug may be administered.
Naloxone (Narcan)
SGA that works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors.
Clozapine
Chlorpromazine
Most common adverse effect of SNRI's
Sexual Dysfunction
At what lithium level is someone required to get hemodialysis or risk death?
2.5
Name 3 of the 5 classes of drugs used to treat insomnia.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepine-like drugs
Melatonin agonist (Ramelteon)
Trazodone
Antihistamines- benadryl
FGA with most common adverse effects being hypotension, anticholinergic effects and sedation.
Chlorpromazine