Medication Flashcards

(45 cards)

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Thorazine (chlorpromazine)

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First generation (typical) antipsychotic

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Prolixin (fluphenazine)

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First generation (typical) antipsychotic

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Haldol (haloperidol)

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First generation (typical) antipsychotic

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Trilafon (perphanazine)

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First generation (typical) antipsychotic

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Clozaril (clozapine)

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Second generation (atypical) antipsychotic
increased risk of agranulocytosis
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Risperdal (risperidone)

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Second Generation (Atypical) antipsychotic

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7
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Zyprexa (olanzapine)

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Second Generation, Atypical Antipsychotic

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Abilify (ariprazole)

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Second Generation, Atypical Antipsychotic

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Seroquel (quetiapine)

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Second Generation, Atypical Antipsychotic

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10
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Clozapine side effect

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increased risk of agranulocytosis

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Side effects of typical antipychotics

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Anticholinergenic effects
Extrapyramidal symptoms (worse with typical)
Tardive dyskenesia (worse with typical)
NMS (rare and fatal)

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Withdrawal side effects from antipsychotics

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gastrointestinal
distress, headaches, insomnia, and nightmares

**Do not cause dependence or addiction

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13
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Prozac, Serafem (fluoxetine)

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SSRI

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14
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Zoloft (sertraline)

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SSRI

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15
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Paxil (paroxetine)

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SSRI

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16
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Effexor (venlafaxine)

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SNRI

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17
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Elavil (amitryptyline)

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Tricyclic

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Anafranil (clomipramine)

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Tricyclic

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Tofranil (imipramine)

20
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SSRI side effects

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headaches, nervousness, restlessness, insomnia, and gastrointestinal distress,
which tend to fade over time

21
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TCA side effects

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anticholinergic effects

Increased risk of heart disease

22
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MAOI side effects

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Symptoms of a tyramine-
induced hypertensive crisis include severe headache, stiff neck, palpitations, sweating, nausea, and vomiting.

Can react with SSRIS

23
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Xanax (alprazolam)

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Anxiolytics (BZs)

24
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Klonopin (clonazepam)

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Anxiolytics (BZs)

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Valium (diazepam)
Anxiolytics (BZs)
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Ativan (lorazepam)
Anxiolytics (BZs)
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Restoril (temazepam)
Sedative/Hypnotics (BZs)
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Halcion (triazolam)
Sedative/Hypnotics (BZs)
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Buspar (buspirone)
Non-Benzodiazepine Anxiolytics
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Ambien (zolpidem)
Non-Benzodiazepine Sedative/Hypnotics
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Side effects of benzos
The most common side effects of the BZs are drowsiness and dizziness. Other side effects may include mild cognitive impairment, impaired coordination, nightmares, headache, upset stomach, and memory problems.
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Withdrawal from benzos
Cross tolerance with alcohol Stage one symptoms include tremors, sweating, agitation, and increased autonomic reactions. Stage two includes hallucinations and panic. Stage three includes single or multiple grand mal seizures.
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Tegretol (carbamazepine)
Anticonvulsants
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Neurontin (gabapentin)
Anticonvulsants
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Depakote (divalproex)
Anticonvulsants
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Depakene (valproic acid)
Anticonvulsants
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Lamictal (lamotrigine)
Anticonvulsant
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lithium toxicity
Symptoms may initially mimic the flu and include vomiting, abdominal pain, and severe diarrhea. Other signs of lithium toxicity include severe tremor, ataxia, coma, seizures, confusion, and irregular heart beat.
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Ritalin (methylphenidate)
STIMULANTS
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Adderall (amphetamine)
STIMULANTS
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Concerta (methylphenidate)
STIMULANTS
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Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
STIMULANTS
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Strattera (atomoxetine)
selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), nonstimulant medication that is FDA approved for use in the treatment of ADHD. Strattera comes with a warning that children and teenagers taking the medication have an increased rate of suicidal thoughts.
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Withdrawal from stimulants
Withdrawal symptoms include increased appetite, weight gain, increased sleep, decreased energy, and uncommonly, paranoid symptoms.
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beta blocker side effects
They can cause sexual dysfunction, with up to 10% of male patients developing impotence (Response 4) on certain beta-blockers. They can also cause sexual dysfunction, dizziness, drowsiness shortness of breath, angina, cold hands and feet, difficulty sleeping, and nightmares