NB3 Drugs

Question 1

Fluoxetine

Answer 1

SSRI

First-line treatment for: PTSD/ASD, MDD, PDD, Narcolepsy (if cataplexy present), Bulimia Nervosa*, Nightmares, Binge-eating disorder, Premature Ejaculation, Paraphilias

Second-line treatment (or concomitant) for: Anxiety disorders, OCD, Alz Dementia (for specific symptoms),

Contraindicated: BP1

Question 2

Paroxetine

Answer 2

SSRI

First-line treatment for: PTSD/ASD, MDD, PDD, Narcolepsy (if cataplexy present), Nightmares, Binge-eating disorder, Premature Ejaculation, Paraphilias

Second-line treatment (or concomitant) for: Anxiety disorders, OCD, Alz Dementia (for specific symptoms),

Contraindicated: BP1

Question 3

Sertaline

Answer 3

SSRI

First-line treatment for: PTSD/ASD, MDD, PDD, Narcolepsy (if cataplexy present), Binge-eating disorder, Nightmares, Premature Ejaculation, Paraphilias

Second-line treatment (or concomitant) for: Anxiety disorders, OCD, Alz Dementia (for specific symptoms),

Contraindicated: BP1

Question 4

Citalopram

Answer 4

SSRI

First-line treatment for: PTSD/ASD, MDD, PDD, Narcolepsy (if cataplexy present), Nightmares, Binge-eating disorder, Premature Ejaculation, Paraphilias

Second-line treatment (or concomitant) for: Anxiety disorders, OCD, Alz Dementia (for specific symptoms),

Contraindicated: BP1

Question 5

Venlafaxine

Answer 5

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Question 6

Duloxetine

Answer 6

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Question 7

Imipramine

Answer 7

Tricyclic Antidepressant

Question 8

Amitriptyline

Answer 8

Tricyclic Antidepressant

Question 9

Phenelzine

Answer 9

MAOI

Question 10

Selegiline

Answer 10

MAOI

Question 11

Diazepam

Answer 11

Benzodiazepine

Treat Insomnia (short term), Non REM Sleep Arousal Disorders (sleep walking/terrors), Restless Legs Syndrome, Delirium from EtOH withdrawal.

Contraindicated: Delirium

Question 12

Temazepam

Answer 12

Benzodiazepine

Treat Insomnia (short term), Non REM Sleep Arousal Disorders (sleep walking/terrors), Restless Legs Syndrome, Delirium from EtOH withdrawal.

Contraindicated: Delirium

Question 13

Clonazepam

Answer 13

Benzodiazepine

Treat Insomnia (short term), Non REM Sleep Arousal Disorders (sleep walking/terrors), Restless Legs Syndrome, Delirium from EtOH withdrawal.

Contraindicated: Delirium

Treat REM-Sleep Behavior Disorder*

Question 14

Lorazepam

Answer 14

Benzodiazepine

Treat Insomnia (short term), Non REM Sleep Arousal Disorders (sleep walking/terrors), Restless Legs Syndrome, Delirium from EtOH withdrawal.

Contraindicated: Delirium

Question 15

Chlordiazepoxide

Answer 15

Benzodiazepine

Treat Insomnia (short term), Non REM Sleep Arousal Disorders (sleep walking/terrors), Restless Legs Syndrome, Delirium from EtOH withdrawal.

Contraindicated: Delirium

Question 16

Zolpidem

Answer 16

Sleep-promoting non-benzodiazepine

Treat Insomnia

Question 17

Phenobarbital/Secobarbital

Answer 17

Barbiturates

Question 18

Sodium Oxybate

Answer 18

GHB

Narcolepsy Treatment

Question 19

Lithium

Answer 19

Mood stabilizer

Question 20

Valproate/Valproic Acid

Answer 20

Mood stabilizer and anticonvulsant.

Bipolar 1, 2, Cyclothymic, Alzheimer’s Dementia.

Question 21

Olanzapine

Answer 21

Mood stabilizer and 2nd gen (atypical) antipsychotic

Treat: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Delusional Disorder, Delirium (associated symptoms), Alzheimer’s (associated symptoms), Bipolar 1 (manic phase)

Contraindications: Lewy Body Dementia

Best anti-psych for bipolar I guess?

Question 22

Chlorpromazine

Answer 22

1st gen (traditional) antipsychotic

Treat: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Delusional Disorder, Delirium (associated symptoms), Alzheimer’s (associated symptoms), Bipolar 1 (manic phase)

Side effects: Extrapyramidal Syndrome (new symptoms develop with time), Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (rapid symptom development if change in meds or dosage)

Contraindication: Lewy Body Dementia

Question 23

Haloperidol

Answer 23

1st gen (traditional) antipsychotic

Treat: Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Delusional Disorder, Delirium (associated symptoms), Alzheimer’s (associated symptoms), Bipolar 1 (manic phase)

Side effects: Extrapyramidal Syndrome (new symptoms develop with time), Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (rapid symptom development if change in meds or dosage)

Contraindication: Lewy Body Dementia

Question 24

Clozapine

Answer 24

2nd gen (atypical) antipsychotic

Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Delusional Disorder, Delirium (associated symptoms), Alzheimer’s (associated symptoms), Bipolar 1 (manic phase)

Can cause Agranulocytosis- monitor WBCs!*

Contraindication: Lewy Body Dementia

Question 25

Risperidone

Answer 25

2nd gen (atypical) antipsychotic Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Delusional Disorder, Delirium (associated symptoms), Alzheimer's (associated symptoms), Bipolar 1 (manic phase) Contraindication: Lewy Body Dementia

Question 26

Donepezil

Answer 26

ChE inhibitor Alzheimer's treatment

Question 27

Rivastigmine

Answer 27

ChE inhibitor Alzheimer's treatment

Question 28

Galantamine

Answer 28

ChE inhibitor Alzheimer's treatment

Question 29

Memantine

Answer 29

NMDA receptor blocker Alzheimer's treatment

Question 30

Aducanumab

Answer 30

Antibody to beta amyloid proteins Controversial Alzheimer's treatment

Question 31

Amphetamine

Answer 31

Stimulant Treat ADHD (Adderal) Contraindication: Anxiety, Tic Disorder, Abuse Liability

Question 32

Methylphenidate

Answer 32

Stimulant Treat ADHD (Ritalin) Contraindication: Anxiety, Tic Disorder, Abuse Liability

Question 33

Atomoxetine

Answer 33

Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Non-stimulant. Treat ADHD if stimulant is contra-indicated.

Question 34

Viloxazine

Answer 34

Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor Non-stimulant, treats ADHD if stimulant contra-indicated. Increases suicide rates. Contraindicated by MAOI.

Question 35

Modafinil

Answer 35

Wake promoting non-stimulant. Treat Narcolepsy or Hypersomnolence

Question 36

Lurasidone

Answer 36

Special anti-psychotic Approved for Bipolar 2 depression treatment, take with Lithium or Valproate