General Psychotropics Medications
These medicines that alter chemical levels in the brain, which impact mood and behavior
What is Psychotropic medications
Mood Stabilizers are used most often to treat this disorder
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This warning for children and adolescence can be a side effect of taking the antidepressants
What is Increase in suicidal ideation?
Latuda (Lurasidone) is used for
What is psychosis
What med related information is needed before an admission to the resource center?
What is a randomized controlled trial?
An SSRI is an example of this type class of medication
What is Antidepressant
People can build a tolerance to this class of anti-anxiety medication and need higher dose to get same effect
What are benzodiapines?
2 drugs that are used to treat EPS are
What are Benadryl (Diphenhydramine ) and Cogentin (benztropine)
On the RSQ, what are 2 questions asked regarding medications
New medication started and medication change
Psychotropics don’t cure the disorder, but they...
What is improve functional impairment?
Antipsychotic medications are often used to treat this nondevelopmental disorder?
What is Schizophrenia?
As a side-effect of antipsychotic medications, EPS stands for
What is extrapyramidal symptoms
(ex. Rigidity, Persistent muscle spasms, Tremors, Restlessness)
Wellbutrin (Bupropion) is FDA approved for
What is depression?
Being prescribed multiple medications in the same class also being on many medications is
This is the name for the chemicals in the brain that can be increased or decreased by Psychotropic Medications
What is Neurotransmitters
What 2 alpha adrenergic medications are used to treat ADHD?
Intuniv (guanfacine) and Kapvay (Clonidine)
The syndrome associated with weight gain, elevated blood sugars, and elevated lipids from antipsychotic medications
What 2 FDA approved psychotropic medications are used to treat symptoms related to ASD?
Risperdal (Risperidone) and Abilify (Aripiprazole)
An important med side-effect to be aware during a psychology evaluation is
What is sedation?
A statistical calculation that compares relative treatment effects
What is number needed to treat?
Lamictal (lamotrigine) and Depakote (valproic acid) are in what specific class of medications?
What is anticonvulsants?
Members with heart problems should take extra precautions when taking medications to treat this mental health conditions
What are ADHD Medications?
A class of psychotropic medications that is used to treat ODD
NONE!!
Knowing med side effects is important for what part of the crisis plan
What is vulnerabilities?