Medication Use
This medication is used to treat glaucoma by lowering the intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humor. (give medication class and 1 example medication using generic name)
What are beta-adrenergic blockers for glaucoma? example = timolol and/or betaxolol
Education for this medication should include to report chest tightness/pain or pain in the back or jaw that does not resolve on its own. (give medication class and 1 example using generic name)
What are serotonin agonists? examples = sumatriptan, zolmitriptan
The therapeutic level of this medication is 10-20 mcg/mL. (give generic medication name)
What is phenytoin?
A side effect associated with this medication, especially the enteric-coated form, used to treat all types of seizures & to control mania associated with bipolar disorder includes GI upset and indigestion. (give generic med name)
What is valproic acid?
This medication is used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and is sometimes preferred due the absence of abuse potential & decreased risk for dependence. (give the medication name)
What is buspirone (Buspar)? This medication is a non-benzodiazepine and is used for GAD. This medication has no abuse potential and no risk for dependence.
Education for this medication should include that the full therapeutic effect can take up to 6 months to see and that a darkening of the sweat and urine can occur. (give generic medication name)
What is levodopa/carbidopa?
This medication, given to treat s/s of Parkinson's, can cause irritation of the oral mucus membranes especially in clients taking the ODT (oral disintegrating tablet) form. (give med class and 1 example using generic name)
What are MAO-Bs? examples = selegiline, rasagiline
Clients with heart failure should be cautious when using this medication due to the risk of fluid retention caused by decreased water excretion. (give generic med name)
What is carbamazepine? This medication treats partial & tonic-clonic seizures, acts as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder, and reduces pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia.
This type of medication can be used to treat depression, seasonal affective disorder, and as an adjunct therapy to smoking cessation. (give medication class and 1 example medication using generic name)
What is an atypical antidepressant? example = bupropion hydrochloride
Education should include that concurrent use of this medication, given for mild-moderate Parkinson's, with NSAIDs will increase the risk of GI bleeding. (give med class and 1 example med using generic name)
What are cholinesterase inhibitors? examples = donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine
The max daily dose of this medication is 40 mg. (give med class and 1 example using generic name)
What are serotonin agonists? example = sumatriptan, zolmitriptan
Side effects indicating toxic levels of this medication include nystagmus, ataxia, and sedation. (give generic med name)
What is phenytoin? This medication is used to control partial and tonic-clonic seizures.
This type of medication is one of the oldest types of antidepressant and is now a second-line medication due to the significant possible side effects and only used when other medications are not effective. (give the medication class and 1 example medication using generic name)
What are tricyclic antidepressants? examples include amitriptyline and/or nortriptyline.
Education for these medications should include to avoid ingesting foods containing tyramine due to the risk of hypertensive crisis. (there are 2, 1 from neuro pharm 1 and the other from neuro pharm 2; can just give med classes)
What are MAOIs and MAO-Bs?
If the client develops a toxic level of this medication or overdoses on this medication the interventions are to perform gastric lavage, administer activated charcoal, and then administer sodium bicarbonate. (give med class and 1 example using generic name)
What are tricyclic antidepressants? example = amitriptyline, nortriptyline
A side effect of this medication used to suppress s/s of schizophrenia, treat acute manic phase of bipolar disorder, and treat intractable hiccups includes extrapyramidal effects & neuroleptic malignant syndrome in rare cases. (give med class and 1 example using generic name)
What are conventional/traditional antipsychotics? example = chlorpromazine, haloperidol
This type of medication is used to treat depression associated with bipolar disorder or depression that is non-responsive to other antidepressants. This medication is not the 1st choice med to extensive interactions list and the severity of the adverse effects. (give the medication class and 1 example medication using generic name)
What are MAOI medications? example med = phenelzine, isocarboxazid, tranycypromine, selefiline
Education for this medication will need to include that when a client consumes grapefruit juice while taking this medication, they are at an increased risk of high/toxic levels of the medication. (give both medication names using generic name, there will be 2 meds with 1 coming from neuro pharm 1 and the other from neuro pharm 2)
What is buspirone and carbamazepine?
This medication has an appetite suppressive effect and therefor should not be used for clients with the eating disorder of anorexia. (give med class and 1 example using generic name)
What are atypical antidepressants? example = bupropion hydrochloride, mirtazapine, reboxetine
The side effects for this medication when at a therapeutic blood level include GI upset, transient fatigue, decreased thyroid hormone secretion, and a fine tremor exacerbated by stress. (give generic med name and give the desired level to prevent worsening adverse effects)
What is lithium carbonate? Desired level to prevent worsening adverse effects = 0.6-0.8, therapeutic range = 0.4-1.0. This medication is used as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder and helps control/prevent manic and depressive phases of bipolar disorder.