Antidepressants
False! We use antidepressants for treating anxiety, insomnia, OCD, pain, and many other conditions
Can blurred vision be a side effect of antipsychotics?
Yes, antipsychotics can have what we call anticholinergic effects
True or False: Clozapine is a mood stabilizer
False. Clozapine is a second generation antipsychotic
A pharmacist invented this type of popular soda
Coca-Cola
In 1886, pharmacist John Pemberton created Coca-Cola
How long does a koala bear sleep per day?
Name 3 antidepressants
Sertraline (Zoloft), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Citalopram (Celexa), Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Venlafaxine (Effexor), Bupropion (Wellbutrin) + many more!
True or false: Antipsychotics only come as a pill
False, many come as short acting and/or long acting injections as well
This is the oldest mood stabilizer still in use today
Lithium
Developed in the 1940s
This former president suffered from extreme melancholy (known today as clinical depression) and experienced at least 2 known 'breakdowns' often isolating himself and spending time in the woods
Abraham Lincoln
Where was Hawaiian pizza (ham & pineapples) invented?
Ontario, Canada
How long does it take for antidepressants to take effect?
4-6 weeks at minimum
Which neurotransmitter(s) do the second generation antipsychotics target?
Dopamine AND serotonin
When do we use mood stabilizers?
In bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression
What do pharmacists do?
Make sure you get your medications safely and accurately, check for interactions and counseling you on the effectiveness of your medication and any side effects to be aware of
Bananas are considered berries while strawberries are not
True berries have seeds on the inside, while strawberries have seeds on the outside
What is the main neurotransmitter antidepressants target?
Serotonin (and/or norepinephrine)
First generation antipsychotics (Haldol, Thorazine, Compazine, Prolixin, etc.) are more likely to cause this kind of side effect:
Movement side effects of EPS
This can include muscle stiffness, restlessness, random muscle movements, or tremor
Depakote is used as a mood stabilizer and for what other medical condition?
Seizures
True or False: America's first licensed pharmacist opened a drugstore that provided traditional medicine as well as Voodoo remidies
True!
Louis Dufilho Jr. became the first licensed pharmacist in the country in 1816. He opened his own pharmacy in 1823 in New Orleans, where he offered traditional medications as well as Voodoo remedies.
How much does a cloud weigh?
Over 1 million pounds
This is the oldest SSRI used today
Fluoxetine (Prozac) was invented in 1988.
This Pink Floyd co-founder and band member struggled with schizophrenia
Syd Barrett
People on this medication are often thirsty and drink a lot of water
Lithium
It is recommended to drink 8-10 cups of water a day when you are on Lithium
The Rx symbol might have _____ origins.
Most people think that Rx is derived from the Latin word "recipe", meaning "take", but another interesting theory suggests that it evolved from the Eye of Horus, an Egyptian symbol believed to have healing powers.
What fruit do humans share 60% of their DNA with?
Bananas