Psychotropics
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Medication uses
Medication Side Effects
100

What class of medication is Haldol?

Haldol (Haloperidol) is a first generation antipsychotic (FGA) or typical antipsychotic, used to treat schizophrenia and other psychoses, as well as symptoms of agitation, irritability, and delirium.

100
Also known as your patella
What is the knee cap?
100

This treatment involves sending an electric current through the brain. The aim is to relieve severe symptoms of chronic depression.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

100

Methylphenidate & Dextroamphetamine

ADHD

100

Side effects of Benzodiazepine?

Common side effects of Benzos include drowsiness, light-headedness, confusion, unsteadiness (especially in older people, who may fall and experience injuries), dizziness, slurred speech, muscle weakness, memory problems, constipation, nausea (feeling sick), dry mouth, blurred vision.

200

What class of medication is Depakote (Valproic Acid?

Depakote is one of the first generation of a class of medications called antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Depakote is used to treat complex partial seizures, simple and complex absence seizures, as well as acute manic symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder.

200
The bones of your neck are known as the ______ vertebrae.
What are the cervical vertebrae?
200

This behavioral therapy technique involves massive exposure of patients to extremely aversive or repulsive stimuli in imaginal form.

Implosive Therapy

200

Fluoxetine & Sertraline

Depression

200

What side effects are commonly seen in pts on atypical antipsychotics? 

Atypical antipsychotics can cause adverse effects of weight gain, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, QTc prolongation, extrapyramidal side effects, myocarditis, agranulocytosis, cataracts, and sexual side effects.

300

What class of medication is Anafranil? 

Anafranil (clomipramine hydrochloride) is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) such as recurrent thoughts or feelings and repetitive actions.

300
Number of bones in an adult skeleton
What is 206?
300

This therapy is used to treat extreme aversions through a combination of graded exposure and relaxation.

 Systematic Desensitization Therapy

300

Lorazepam or Clonazepam

Anxiety Disorders

300

Name some common side effects of mood stabilizers?

Some of these side effects include: nausea, stomach cramps, thirst, fatigue, headache, and mild tremor, restlessness. dry mouth, increased thirst, and frequent urination.

400

What class of medication is Lorazepam?

Lorazepam belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

400
The largest organ
What is the skin?
400

This therapy is a psycho-social intervention that aims to change unhelpful or unhealthy ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. It uses practical self-help strategies to improve the quality of life reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily substance abuse, depression and anxiety disorders. 

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

400

Antipsychotics, treats psychosis

Olanzapine or Risperidone

400


Describe what is meant by Extrapyramidal Syndromes? 


Antipsychotic medications commonly produce extrapyramidal symptoms as side effects. These include 

i. Tardive dyskinesia, 

ii. Pseudo Parkinsonism, 

iii. Akinesia 

iv. Akathisia

v. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome


500

What class of medication is Disulfiram?

Disulfiram, also known by the brand name Antabuse, is a medication used in the treatment of alcohol use disorders by producing unpleasant side effects and sensitivity to alcohol.

500
The number of muscles in the human body: 320, 570, 640, or 915
What is 640?
500

This therapy is a talk therapy for people who experience emotions very intensely. It's a common therapy for people with borderline personality disorder, and other mental health conditions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

500

Pharmacological modality to treat alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Acamprosate, Disulfiram & Naltrexone

500

What are important teaching for MAOI medications? 

Pts on these meds need to avoid foods containing high levels of tyramine — an amino acid that regulates blood pressure — such as aged cheeses, sauerkraut, cured meats, draft beer and fermented soy products (for example, soy sauce, miso and tofu). The interaction of tyramine with MAOIs can cause dangerously high blood pressure.