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Psych Meds & SE
Mental Health Meds and
Question | Answer |
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What is the clasification of Tofranil (Imipramine)? | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
What is the clasification of Anafranil (Clomipramine)? | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
What is the clasification of Elavil (Amitriptyline)? | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
What is the clasification of Norpramine (Desipramine)? | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
What is the clasification of Sinequan (Doxepin)? | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
What is the clasification of EMSAM? | MAOI |
What is the clasification of Nardil(Phenelzine)? | MAOI |
What is the clasification of Parnate (Tranylcypromine)? | MAOI |
What is the clasification of Xanax (Alprazolam)? | Benzodiazepine |
What is the clasification of Valium (Diazepam)? | Benzodiazepine |
What is the clasification of Ativan (Lorazepam)? | Benzodiazepine |
What is the clasification of Klonopin (Clonazepam)? | Benzodiazepine |
What is the clasification of Librium (Chlordiazepoxide)? | Benzodiazepine |
What is the clasification of Serax (Oxazepam)? | Benzodiazepine |
What is the clasification of Lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith)? | Antimanic |
What is the clasification of Geodon (Ziprasidon HCL)? | Atypical Antipsychotic |
What is the clasification of Zyprexa (Olanzapine)? | Antimanic |
What is the clasification of Depakote (Divalproex)? | Anticonvulsant |
What is the clasification of Neurontin (Gabapentin)? | Anticonvulsant |
What is the clasification of Lamictal (Lamotrigine)? | Anticonvulsant |
What is the clasification of Tegretol (Carbamazepine)? | Anticonvulsant |
What is the clasification of Ritalin (Methylphenidate)? | Psychostimulant |
What is the clasification of Cylert (Pemoline)? | Psychostimulant |
What is the clasification of Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine)? | Psychostimulant |
What is the clasification of Concerta (Methylphenidate HCL)? | Psychostimulant |
What is the clasification of Adderall (Amphetamine Sulfate)? | Psychostimulant |
What is the clasification of Vynase (Lisdexamphetamine dimesylate)? | Psychostimulant |
What is the clasification of Strattera (Atemoxitine)? | Psychononstimulant |
What is the clasification of Invega (Paliperidone)? | Atypical Antipsychotic |
What is the clasification of Abilify (Aripiprazole)? | Atypical Antipsychotic |
What is the clasification of Seroquel (Quetiapine)? | Atypical Antipsychotic |
What is the clasification of Zyprexa (Olanzapine)? | Atypical Antipsychotic or Antimanic |
What is the classification of Risperdal (Risperidone)? | Atypical Antipsychotic |
What is the classification of Clozaril (Clozapine)? | Atypical Antipsychotic |
What is the classification of Cogentin (Benztropine Mesylate)? | Antiparkinson |
What is the classification of Artane (Trihexyphenidyl)? | Antiparkinson |
What is the classification of Symmetrel (Amantadine HCL)? | Antiparkinson |
What is the classification of Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCL)? | Antiparkinson |
What is the classification of Haldol (Haloperidol)? | Typical Antipsychotic or Neuroleptic |
What is the classification of Prolixin (Fluphenazine)? | Typical Antipsychotic or Neuroleptic |
What is the classification of Thorazine (Chlorpromazine)? | Typical Antipsychotic or Neuroleptic |
What is the classification of Stelazine (Trifluoperazine)? | Typical Antipsychotic or Neuroleptic |
What is the classification of Mellaril (Thioridizine)? | Typical Antipsychotic or Neuroleptic |
What is the classification of Cymbalta (Duloxetine HCL)? | SSRI |
What is the classification of Lexapro (Escitalopram oxalate)? | SSRI |
What is the classification of Prozac (Fluoxetine)? | SSRI |
What is the classification of Celexa (Citalopram Hydrobromide)? | SSRI |
What is the classification of Paxil (Paroxetine)? | SSRI |
What is the classification of Zoloft (Sertraline)? | SSRI |
What is the classification of Luvox (Fluvoxamine)? | SSRI |
Common Side Effects of Atypical Antipsychotics | Increased Prolactin Levels, Somnolence, Weight Gain (via appetite stimulation), Sexual Dysfunction, and Metabolic Syndrome (ex: DM II - Abnormal patterns of blood Lipids - Enhanced risk of heart disease, Frische p. 689) |
Life Threatening Side Effect of Clozaril | Agranulocytosis (decreased WBCs) |
Common Side Effects of Typical Antipsychotics (Neuroleptics) | Akathisia, Akinesia, Pseudo Parkinsonism, Dystonia, Tardive Dyskinesia |
Life Threatening Side Effects of Typical Antipsychotics (Neuroleptics) | Severe Muscle Rigidity, Altered Consciousness, Stupor, Hyprexia(> 106 F), Labile Pulse / BP, Coma > Death. Aka NMS (Neuro Malignant Syndrome) |
Common Side Effects of Antiparkinsons | Dry mouth, Blurred Vision, Constipation, Urinary Retention, Increased Heart Rate |
Acute Common Side Effects of SSRIs | Nausea, Fatigue, HA, Tremor, Nervousness, dry mouth |
Chronic Common Side Effects of SSRIs | Day time fatigue, Insomnia, Major Side Effects: Sexual Dysfunction, Weight Gain |
Life Threatening Side Effects of SSRIs | Confusion > disorinetation, Restlessness - Agitation, Tachycardia, Fever > 104 F, Shivering, Sweating, Tremors/muscle Spasms, Rigidity, Coma > Death; *Hypertension (Joy)/Hypotension (Frische, p 695). aka Serotonin Syndrome |
Common Side Effects of TCAs | Dry mouth, Postural Hypotension, Constipation, Urinary retention, Blurred Vision, Weight Gain, Extreme Sedation |
Life Threatening Side Effects of TCAs | Lethal in Overdose and Confusion > disorinetation, Restlessness - Agitation, Tachycardia, Fever > 104 F, Shivering, Sweating, Tremors/muscle Spasms, Rigidity, Coma > Death; *Hypertension (Joy)/Hypotension (Frische, p 695). aka Serotonin Syndrome |
Common Side Effects of MAOIs | Dry mouth, Postural Hypotension, Constipation, Urinary retention, Blurred Vision, Weight Gain, Extreme Sedation |
Life Threatening Side Effects of MAOIs | Hypertensive Crisis (is severe hypertension with acute impairment of an organ system (especially the central nervous system, cardiovascular system and/or the renal system) |
Common Side Effects of Benzodiazepines | Drowsiness, loss of coordination, fatigue, mental slowing or confusion, addiction/dependence |
Common Side Effects of Antimanics | Lethargy, Muscle weakness, fine hand tremors, nausea-vomiting-diarrhea |
Life Threatening Side Effects of Antimanics | Agitation, confusion, blurred vision, slurred speech, fever, arrhythmias, hypotension, seizures, spasticity, coma (aka Lithium Toxicity) |
Common Side Effects of Anticonvulsants | Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea-vomiting, Sedation, Insomnia, Ataxia |
Life Threatening Side Effects of Anticonvulsants | Fatal Hepatitis, Fatal cardiovascular complication, Fatal Pancreatitis |
Common Side Effects of Psychostimulants | Growth effects, Tics, Delayed sleep onset, reduced appetite, Abdominal Pain, Weight Loss, Jitteriness, Headache, Anxiety, Irritability, Sadness, Overfocusing |
Will lower the effectiveness of antipsychotics | Tagamet (Cimetidine) |
Administration of this may result in severe hypotension if given to pts taking Thorazine (Chlorpromazine) | Epinephrine |
Akathisia | Pt describes: feeling antsy, inability to sit still, may be pacing the floor; is not frightened |
Anxiety | Pt expresses thoughts of worry or concerns, having fears (even if unable to state the source of the worry), often accompanied by somatic symptoms |
Agitation | Pt exhibits escalating anger or anxiety, vocalizes concerns/complaints, Possible demonstrating destructive behavior |
Lethal if taken in overdose | Tricyclic Antidepressants |
Surgery is dangerous for persons on MAOIs because of the potential inadvertent administration of this common postoperative pain medication | Demerol (Meperidine) |
Persons taking MAOIs must be alerted that this common OTC medication must be avoided | Dextromethorphan |
Administration of this medication can relieve the symptoms of Dystonia | Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HCL) |
This can result in patients taking SSRIs when exposed to polypharmacy | Serotonin Syndrome |
Administration of this medication requires avoiding foods containing Tyramine | MAOIs |
This medication is associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a toxic epidermal rash that is life threatening) | Lamictal |
Blood Serum levels of Lithium at this level indicate toxicity | 1.5 - 3.5 mEq/L |
Blood Serum levels of Lithium at this level indicate a therapeutic level | 0.4 - 1.0 mEq/L |
Patients taking psychostimulants must be carefully monitored for these side effects | Height and weight to detect growth suppression |