Psychotropic Medications

Question 1

Fluoxetine (Generic)

Answer 1

Prozac (Brand Name)
Depressive Disorder
SSRI medication
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Question 2

Citalopram (Generic)
SSRI

Answer 2

Celexa (Brand Name)
Depressive Disorder
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Question 3

Sertraline (Generic Name)
SSRI

Answer 3

Zoloft (Brand Name)
Depressive Disorder
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Question 4

Escitalopram (Generic Name)
SSRI

Answer 4

Lexapro (Brand Name)
Depressive Disorder
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Question 5

Paroxetine (Generic Brand)
SSRI

Answer 5

Paxil (Brand Name)
Depressive Disorder
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Question 6

Flucoxamine (Generic Name)
SSRI

Answer 6

Luvox (Brand Name)
Depressive Disorder
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Question 7

Bupropion (Generic Name)
NDRI

Answer 7

Wellbutrin (Brand Name)
Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors

Other brand name Bupropion medications Zyban and Aplenzin

Question 8

Brand name Bupropion medications used as a smoking cessation aid.

Answer 8

•Zyban
•Aplezin
•Wellbutrin

Question 9

Most commonly prescribed antidepressants and trend to have fewer side effects.

Answer 9

SSRI’s

Question 10

How long does it take SSRI’s for their effect to be felt?

Answer 10

Typically 2-4 weeks

Question 11

MAOI’s

Answer 11

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors or Tricyclic

Question 12

SSRI’s side effects

Answer 12

•Nausea and gastrointestinal issues
•Headache
•Insomnia
•Nervousness/agitation
•Decrease in sexual desire
•Fatigue
•Dry mouth
•Changes in appetite
•Weight gain

May increase rish of suicidal ideation and behavior in children, adolescents, and adults younger than 25 years

Question 13

Diazepam (Generic Name)
Drug class: Benzodiazepines

Answer 13

Valium (Brand Name)
Anxiety Disorder

Question 14

Alprazolam
Drug class: Benzodiazepine

Answer 14

Xanax (Brand Name)
Anxiety Disorder

Question 15

Lorazepam (Generic Name)
Drug class: Benzodiazepine

Answer 15

Ativan (Brand Name)
Anxiety Disorder

Question 16

Clonazeoam (Generic Name)
Drug class: Benzodiazepine

Answer 16

Klonopin (Brand Name)
Anxiety Disorder

Question 17

Benzodiazepine side effects
(Anti-Anxiety Medication)

Answer 17

•Drowsiness
•Muscle weakness
•Slurred speech
•Light-headeness
•Unsteadiness or motor incoordination
•Memory Issues

Question 18

Lithium (Brand Name)

Answer 18

Mood disorder medication

Question 19

Divalproex Sodium (Generic Name)

Answer 19

Depakote (Brand Name)
Mood Disorder

Question 20

Lamotrigine (Generic Name)

Answer 20

Lamictal (Brand Name)
Mood Disorder

Question 21

Aripiprazole (Generic Name)

Answer 21

Abilify (Brand Name)
Mood Disorder

Question 22

Abilify

Answer 22

Mood Disorder drug
Is an add-on treatment to be used in conjunction with another medication for Depression, Bipolar Disorder, or Schizophrenia, when the other drug alone is not enough.

Question 23

Methylphenidate (Generic Name)

Answer 23

Ritalin (Brand Name)
ADHD

Question 24

Amphetamine (Generic Name)

Answer 24

Adderall
ADHD

Question 25

Dextroamphetamine (Generic Name)

Answer 25

Dexedrine (Brand Name)
ADHD

Question 26

ADHD medication side effects

Answer 26

•Loss of appetite
•Weight loss
•Stomach ache
•Headache
•Trouble sleeping
•Jitteriness
•Irritability
•Increased heart rate or blood pressure

Question 27

Haloeridol (Generic Brand)

Answer 27

Haldol
Schizophrenia

Question 28

Chlorpromazine (Generic Brand)

Answer 28

Thorazine (Brand Name)
Schizophrenia

Question 29

Quitiapine (Generic Name)

Answer 29

Seroquel (Brand Name)
Schizophrenia

Question 30

Risperidone (Generic Name)

Answer 30

Risperdal (Brand Name)
Schizophrenia

Question 31

Olanzapine (Generic Name)

Answer 31

Zyprexa (Brand Name)
Schizophrenia

Question 32

Clozapine (Generic Name)

Answer 32

Clozaril (Brand Name)
Schizophrenia