Psych - R3

Question 1

Clonazepam

Answer 1

klonopin

class - benzodiazepine
MOA - enhances GABA activity
dosage - PRN 0.5, 1, 2mg
uses - seizures, panic disorders, anxiety

Question 2

escitalopram

Answer 2

lexapro

class/MOA - SSRI
dosage - 5, 10, 20mg
uses - depression, anxiety

Question 3

hydroxyzine

Answer 3

atarax

class - antihistamine
MOA - first gen H1 antagonist
dosage - 10, 25, 50mg
use - anxiety

Question 4

lorazepam

Answer 4

ativan

class - benzodiazepine
MOA - enhances GABA activity
dosage - 0.5, 1, 2mg
uses - sedative; seizures, anxiety

Question 5

paroxetine

Answer 5

paxil

class/MOA - SSRI
doage - 10, 20, 30, 40mg
uses - depression, anxiety, OCD, PMDD

Question 6

carbamazepine

Answer 6

tegretol

class - anticonvulsant
MOA - Na channel blocker
dosage - 100, 200, 400mg
uses - epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy, bipolar (if other meds haven’t worked)

**check levels at least once per year; get CBC before beginning due to agranulocytosis risk

Question 7

buspirone

Answer 7

class - anxiolytic
MOA - serotonin agonist
dosage - 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 30
uses - anti-anxiety

Question 8

duloxetine

Answer 8

cymbalta

class/MOA - SNRI
dosage - 20, 30, 40, 60
uses - antidepressant

Question 9

prazosin

Answer 9

minipress

class/MOA - alpha 1 blocker
dosage - 1, 2, 5
uses - anti-HTN, sleep problems (nightmares)

Question 10

olanzapine

Answer 10

Zyprexa

class - 2nd gen, atypical anti-psychotic
MOA - dopamine and serotonin antagonist
dosage - 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20
uses - bipolar (anti-manic agent)

Question 11

chlorpromazine

Answer 11

class - 1st gen typical anti-psychotic
MOA - dopamine antagonist
dosage - 10, 25, 50, 100, 200
uses - bipolar (mania), schizophrenia

Question 12

doxepin

Answer 12

class - TCA
MOA - h1 antagonist
dosage - 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150
uses - insomnia, major depressive disorder, anxiety

Question 13

aripiprazole

Answer 13

abilify

class - 2nd gen atypical antipsychotic
MOA - dopamine and serotonin antagonist
dosage - 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30
uses - bipolar, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, Tourettes

Question 14

paliperidone

Answer 14

invega, invega sustenna

class - 2nd gen atypical antipsychotic
MOA - dopamine and serotonin antagonist
dosage - IM or PO
uses - schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder

Question 15

clonidine

Answer 15

catapres

class/MOA - a2 adrenergic agonist
dosage - 0.1, 0.2, 0.3
uses - sedative, anti-HTN

Question 16

valproate

Answer 16

depakote, divalproex

class - anticonvulsant
MOA - increased GABA activity
uses - seizures, bipolar (mania)

Question 17

bupropion

Answer 17

wellbutrin, zyban

class - antidepressant
MOA - dopamine/NE reuptake inhibitor
dosage - 75, 100, 150, 200
uses - major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, smoking cessation (zyban)

**helps with energy level

Question 18

sertraline

Answer 18

zoloft

class/MOA - SSRI
dosage - 25, 50, 100
uses - depression, OCD, panic attacks, PTSD

Question 19

mirtazapine

Answer 19

remeron

class - TCA
dosage - 7.5, 15, 30, 45
uses - antidepressant, OCD, anxiety

Question 20

lamotrigine

Answer 20

lamictal

class - anticonvulsant
uses - anticonvulsant, bipolar

Question 21

fluoxetine

Answer 21

prozac

class/MOA - SSRI
uses - depression, OCD, panic attacks

Question 22

brexpiprazole

Answer 22

rixalti

class - 2nd gen atypical antipsychotic
uses - major depressive disorder, schizophrenia

Question 23

zolpidem

Answer 23

ambien, edluar

class - sedative-hypnotics
uses - insomia

Question 24

quetiapine

Answer 24

seroquel

class - 2nd gen atypical antipsychotic
uses - schizophrenia, bipolar, depression

Question 25

amphetamine/ dextroamphetamine

Answer 25

adderall class - stimulant use - ADHD

Question 26

vortioxetine

Answer 26

trintellix, brintellix class - serotonin modulator use - depression

Question 27

trazodone

Answer 27

class - TCA, serotonin modulator uses - antidepressant, sedative **can be used for sleep

Question 28

citalopram

Answer 28

celexa SSRI use - antidepressant

Question 29

atomoxetine

Answer 29

strattera MOA - NE reuptake inhibitor uses - ADHD, depression if unresponsive to SSRI

Question 30

clomipramine

Answer 30

anafranil class - TCA MOA - affects serotonin uptake uses - OCD, antidepressant

Question 31

clozapine

Answer 31

clozaril class - 2nd gen atypical antipsychotic uses - schizophrenia

Question 32

alprazolam

Answer 32

xanax benzo

Question 33

risperidone

Answer 33

2nd gen atypical antipsychotic

Question 34

viladozone

Answer 34

Viibryd SSRI

Question 35

cariprazine

Answer 35

vraylar 2nd gen atypical antipsychotic

Question 36

topiramate

Answer 36

topamax uses - seizures, mental health conditions

Question 37

fluvoxamine

Answer 37

luvox SSRI uses - OCD

Question 38

benztropine

Answer 38

anticholinergic uses - parkinson's disease tremors, EPS of antipsychotic meds

Question 39

thiothixene

Answer 39

navane typical antipsychotic

Question 40

guanfacine

Answer 40

intuniv ER MOA - a2 adrenergic receptor agonist uses - HTN, ADHD

Question 41

methylphenidate

Answer 41

ritalin, methadate CD stimulant ADHD, narcolepsy

Question 42

propanolol

Answer 42

inderal BB

Question 43

lisdexamfetamine

Answer 43

vyvanse stimulant ADHD, binge-eating