Psychiatric Meds Flashcards
(51 cards)
alprazolam
Aka Xanax is a Benzodiazepines
Clonazepam( klonopin)
Benzodiazepines
Diazepam (Valium )
Benzodiazepines
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Benzodiazepines
Temazepam (restoril)
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines
What do these meds end in ? Except ?
Is it long or short term?
What do they treat?
Meds that end in zepam except alprazolam
Is a short term med for anxiety/depression
Benzodiazepines nclex tips
What are the side effects ?
1.) very addictive
2.) short acting
3.) do not stop abruptly
4.) Watch for respiratory depression
5.)Safer then Haldol in elderly clients
6.)Monitor The liver function
7.)Can be use as a anti-convulsants
Sedatives and relaxes muscles
Side effect are ABCDs
A-altered vital signs ( Brady , low BP ) B- blurred vision C- constipation, confusion D-dry mouth , dizziness S-statsis of urine (also known as urinary retention , sedation
If a client overdoses on Benzodiazepines give ___?
Flumazenil
floo-MAZ-a-nil
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI
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What do These medications help you do ? Which in turn make you ?
All SSRI can cause ____ if too much is given ?
Never give as SSRI WITH what 2things ?
These medications help you keep serotonin in the system longer which in turn makes you happier😊
All SSRI can cause serotonin syndrome or serotonin overload of too much of the drug is given!
Never give as SSRI WITH MAOI and ST John herb EVER
What is Paroxetine
par-OX-e-teen
What’s the brand name ?
(Paxil)
SSRI
What is Fluoxetine
flu-OX-e-teen
What’s the brand name ?
Causes _____ in children/adults
Will cause ____
When do you give this med ?
(Prozac)
A SSRI
Will cause insomnia so Give early before 2pm
Causes suicidal ideation in children/adults
venlafaxine
ven-la-FAX-zeen(rhymes with teen)
What’s the brand name ?
Do not give with ______ or _______
will cause _____ , give _____
(Effexor )
will cause insomnia , give early
Do not give with lithium or Cimetidine
SSRI
What is Sertraline
SIR-tra-lean
What’s the brand name ?
Do not give with _____ but can give in the ____
(Zoloft)
can give in the evening
Do not give with Disulfiram (By mouth)
dye-SUL-fi-ram
SSRI
What is Citalopram
sye-TAL-oh-pram
What’s the brand name ?
Do not take ______ or _______ with this med
(Celexa)
Do not take alcohol or drive with this med
SSRI
What is escitalopram
es-sye-TAL-oh-pram
What’s the brand name ?
(Lexapro)
SSRI
SSRI SIDE EFFECTS of
Sexual dysfunction
headache
ABCD’s
MAOI
What type med is is ?
What do this med do? Which make you ?
Antidepressants
These meds help u hold onto longer
- norepinephrine
- Dopamine
- Serotonin
Which will make u happier
What are the 4 MAOI meds
- Marplan(Isocarboxazid)= eye-so-kar-BOX-a-zid
- Nardil (Phenelzine)
FIN-L-zeen(rhymes with teen) - Pardate (Tranylcypromine)
tran-no-Sye-foe-meen
4.) selegiline ( Eldepryl)
MAOI side effects
ABCDss
MAOI’s Contraindications
- Never give with a _____
- This is medtake___to_______weeks to work
3.Know the dietary restrictions; your patient will not be allowed to eat anything with _______ in it while taking an a MAOL
- Never give with a SSRI
- This is med takes 4 to 6 weeks to work
3.Know the dietary restrictions; your patient will not be allowed to eat anything with tyramine in it while taking an a MAOL
Tyramine restricted diet
Meats-____ or ______
Grains-no _____ with ____
Vegetables- No_____
Fruits- No ____
Dairy-no ______ except ___, no ___
Sweets/oils-no _______, ____ or ______
Condiments-no _______
Meats-no organ or preserved
Grains-no grains with active yeast
Vegetables- No BAR (Banana, Avocado or Raisins)
Fruits- No BAR again
Dairy-no cheese except cottage cheese, no yogurt
Sweets/oils-no coffees, teas or chocolate
Condiments-no soy sauce
Lithium
Is a electrolyte thats also a mood stabilizer
Therapeutic level is __________!-
lithium can become ______ in the system quick
Give with ___
Do not give with ____
What 2 things can cause toxicity?
This is not a _____ is acting drug med will work after _____ weeks,
Also must be ____ off do not _______
- )Is a electrolyte thats also a 1.)Is a electrolyte thats also a mood stabilizer
- ),not a fast is acting drug-This is med will work after 2week
- )Also must be tapered off do not stop abruptly
- )lithium can become toxic in the system quick!!
- )Low sodium/hyponatremia can cause toxicity
- ))Do not give with diuretics
- )Give with food
- )Therapeutic level is 0.6-1.2
Phenothiazine
Drugs that end in ? Except which 2 drugs?
What type of drug is this ?
This help patients associated with ?
Name those problems
What route can it be given
azine except Haloperidol (haldol) ,Thiothixene (Navene)
This is med is typical antipsychotic and will help patients with problems associated with schizophrenia (delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia)
Route given : PO, IV or IM ( IM last the longest
Thorazine
Route given : PO, IV or IM ( IM last the longest)
Phenothiazine are typical antipsychotics
