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Olanzapine (Zyprexa), Risperidone (Risperidal), Quetiapine (Seroquel) and Aripiprazole (Abilify) are in a group of medications called _______________, remember they are not typical.....
What are Atypicals - newer drugs and mostly still under license (i.e. more expensive). They have fewer extra-pyramidal side effectscals
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Most Psych medications are given this way.
What is by mouth?
100
The most common form of antidepressant prescribed today
What are SSRI's - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Fluoxetine (prozac, sarafem), paroxetine-mesylate (pexeva), citalopram (celexa), sertraline (zoloft), escitalopram (lexapro), paroxetine (paxil), fluvoxamine(luvox)
100
This percentage of the 2 billion prescriptions filled each year are not taken correctly. A. 15% B. 25% C. 50% D. 65%
What is 50%
100
The primary negative effect from Prozac that people complain about is weight
What is False - Prozac is a SSRI, the SSRI's most common side effects include: insomnia, restlessness, nausea, and tension headaches, which normally go away within one to two weeks from the time it was first taken. One possible Prozac side effect (and other SSRI's), which remains for the time it is taken.
200
This is a type of pain killer that ca cause liver toxicity and/or acute liver failure if used too often or used to overdose. (explain mucomyst, if needed)
What is tylenol/acetaminpihen?
200
Medications are not intended to "cure" mental illness, but to be used how?
What is used in combination with individual and/or group therapy?
200
What are questions to ask you Health Care provider (MD, RN, NP, Pharmacist) ?
What is: When do I take this medicine? How often? What side effects should I look for? Should I take it with or without food? Are there any OTC medications I should avoid while on this med? Etc...
200
Obsessive Compulsive disorders are anxiety disorders and respond best to ________________. A. Antianxiety medications B. Antidepressant Medications C. Antipsychotic medications D. Anticonvulsant medications
What is antidepressant medications
200
If you are in sever pain it is alright to take more pain medication than is recommended on the bottle.
What is FALSE (Exceptions only when recommended by a doctor)
300
Heart palpitations, headache, nausea, diarrhea, n&v, insomnia, fatigue, nervousness, dry mouth. To name a few..
What are some side effects of antidepressants?
300
This medication reduces the absorption of other medications if taken at the same time (or within 1 hour) of other meds.
What are antacids?
300
Effexor, Cymbalta and Pristiq are called ___________ because they are all dual action antidepressant medication.
What is SNRI - Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
300
According to the National Institute of Health, approximately what percent of people with a mental illness improve or recover with treatment? A. 60 B. Less than 50 C. 99 D. 90
What is 90% - when medication is taken as directed and as prescribed.
300
Antipsychotics are only prescribed for individuals with some kind of psychosis?
What is False - antipsychotic medication, does not necessarily mean that they have a psychotic illness. Indications for antipsychotic medication use: » Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, psychotic depression, mania with psychotic symptoms » Psychomotor agitation » Mood disorders – Olanzapine has a licence as a mood stabilizer in Bipolar disorder » Sedation (at low dose) » Augmentation of antidepressant therapy
400
Your healthcare provider may recommend taking a medication with this or without it in order to prevent stomach upset or increase absorption of a medication.
What is with food or without food?
400
A drug that has no therapeutic effect.
What is a placebo? Example: Birth control pills
400
These tablets cannot be crushed because they are coated to dissolve beyond the stomach
What is enteric coated?
400
Psychiatric medications work by altering the way the brain produces, stores and releases _____________________. A. Hormones B. Neurotransmitters C. Blood Components D. Neurostimulators
What are Neurotransmitters
400
With many psychiatric medications the best result frequently is achieved with the combination of medication and psychotherapy.
What is TRUE
500
Marijuana and Antihistamines, Antibiotics and Birth control, SSRIs and MAOIs when taken in combination, cause this...
What is an adverse drug-drug interactions
500
How do some medications get to where they need to go?
What is: Medications taken orally are circulated through the bloodstream and work by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain.
500
This causes the following symptoms: Nausea, Extreme hunger , Nervous or jittery feeling , Cold and clammy skin , Rapid heartbeat , Numbness or tingling of the fingertips or lips
What is hypoglycemia or low blood sugar?
500
When you start feeling better than you ever have after starting a new medication, you can: A. Stop taking it, you're cured! B. Take more to feel even better. C. Only take it when you feel like you felt prior to taking it. D. Talk with your doctor about it.
What is D-Talk to your doctor. If your doctor finds you no longer need to take the medication, s/he will most likely slowly decrease your dosage, while watching for side effects and relapses, until you can stop taking the medication.
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Effective treatment planning requires providers to choose between either antipsychotic medications or psychotherapy.
What is FALSE- A combination of both is best!