Medications

Question 1

Antipsychotics (Schizophrenia & Mania)
Medications: Haldol, Risperdal, Thorazine

Answer 1

May cause: Tardive Dyskinesia (involuntary muscle movements).

Other Medications: Thorazine, Mellaril, Stelazine, Haldol, Prolixin, Navane, Trilafon, Orap.

Phenothiazines: Largest class of neuroleptic antipsychotic drugs.

Atypical Antipsychotics: Clozaril, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Abilify, Seroquel, Fanapt, Fanapta, Loxitane, Invega, Latuda.

Question 2

Mood Stabilizers (Bipolar Disorder)
Medications: Lithium, Tegretol, Depakote

Answer 2

Lithium: May cause kidney problems.

Tegretol, Depakote: May cause liver problems (requires frequent blood work).

Other Medications: Eskalith, Lithobid, Depakote, Lamictal, Neurontin, Topamax, Tegretol, Tripletal, Zyprexa, Geodon, Symbyax.

Question 3

Anti-Anxiety Medications
Benzodiazepines: Valium, Klonopin, Xanax, Librium, Ativan

(medications ending in “pam” are most likely antianxiety)

Answer 3

Benzodiazepines: Used to treat anxiety disorders.

Other Medications: Librium, Ativan, Klonopin, Restoril, Dalmane, Tranxene, Serax, Buspar.

Beta Blockers: Lopressor, Inderal (used for anxiety symptoms).

Antihistamines: Benadryl, Vistaril (used for anxiety relief).

Question 4

Stimulants (ADHD)
Medications: Amphetamines, Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin

Answer 4

Amphetamines: Used for ADHD treatment (e.g., Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin).

Non-Amphetamines: Strattera.

Other Medications: Ritalin, Daytrana, Metadate, Methylin, Dexedrine, Dextrostat, Adderall, Concerta, Vyvanse, Dexozyn, Focalin, Strattera, Catapres, Tenex, Intiniv.

Question 5

Antidepressants (Depression & OCD)
SSRIs: Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil

(ending in “pram” are most likely antidepressants)

Answer 5

SSRIs: Common antidepressants used to treat depression (e.g., Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil).

Atypical Antidepressants: Wellbutrin, Effexor, Cymbalta.

Tricyclics: Elavil, Tofranil.

MAOIs: Nardil, Parnate, Marplan, Emsam.

Dietary Restrictions for MAOIs: Avoid beer, cheese, chocolate, etc.

Question 6

MAOIs Dietary Restrictions
Medications: Nardil, Parnate, Marplan, Emsam

Answer 6

MAOIs: Must avoid certain foods (beer, cheese, chocolate) due to risk of hypertensive crisis.

Mnemonic: “MAO” sounds like “meow”—pussycats can’t eat beer, cheese, or chocolate.

Dietary Restrictions: Alcohol, aged cheese, fermented foods, chocolate.

Question 7

Alcohol Abuse/Use Medications
Medications: Naltrexone, Benzodiazepines

Answer 7

Naltrexone: Decreases cravings for alcohol.

Benzodiazepines: Commonly used for detoxifying patients and managing alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS)