Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password

Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Psych Pharm Exam

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
        Help!  

Question
Answer
show Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Lorazepam (Ativan)  
🗑
show 2-10mg BID-QID  
🗑
show .5-2.0mg up to 3mg per day in divided doses  
🗑
Alprazolam (Xanax)doses   show
🗑
show .5-2mg up to 6mg per day in divided doses  
🗑
Benzodiazepines Chemical Action   show
🗑
Benzodiazepines Side Effects   show
🗑
Benzodiazepines Teaching   show
🗑
Nonbenzodiazepine drug, doses, chemical action, side effects   show
🗑
SSRIs drugs, chemical action   show
🗑
SSRIs Side effects   show
🗑
Traditional Antipsychotics drugs   show
🗑
show low potency neuroleptic, older medication that not used often, Side effects: decrease seizure threshold, increased sedation, EPS symptoms but fewer, amenorrhea, increased prolactin  
🗑
show high potency neuroleptic, oral or injectable (decanoate), used with assaultive elderly due to less orthostatic hypotension, decreases seizure threshold, low anticholinergic side effects, high incidence of EPS  
🗑
show Acute dystonia, Akathisia, Pseudoparkinsonism, Tardive dyskinesia Use AIMS scale to assess  
🗑
Acute dystonia   show
🗑
Akathisia   show
🗑
Pseudoparkinsonism   show
🗑
show protruding and rolling tongue, smacking, licking, spastic facial distortions, choreic movements rapid purposeless, athetoid movements slow complex and serpentine like  
🗑
show photosensitivity, endocrine changes (breast enlargement galactorrhea, or loss of libido, increased weight, NMS  
🗑
NMS Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (somewhat rare and potentially fatal)   show
🗑
Atypical drugs   show
🗑
show strong blocker 5HT2 serotonin receptors-weight gain, hypotension, sexual dys, high anticholinergic, first atypical, last resort, increased incidence of seizure, suppress bone marrow, increased incidence of agranulocytosis WBC weekly  
🗑
show High affinity for 5HT2 serotonin receptors, blocks norepinephrine and h1 histamine receptors causing orthostatic hypotension, better tolerated, low anticholinergic, adverse insomnia, sedation, sexual dys, weight gain, rare NMS  
🗑
show Tricyclics (Tofranil, Norpramine, Elavil), SSRIs (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft), MAOIs (Nardil), Atypical (Celexa)  
🗑
show Anticholinergic side effects, possible cardiac side effects, weight gain, decreased libido  
🗑
SSRIs   show
🗑
show sleep disturbance, agitation, anxiety, tremor, sexual dys, sweating, nausea, GI upset, weight change, headache, Serious Abdominal pain, fever with sweating, tachycardia, increased bp, altered mental state, increased motor activity, cardiotoxicity, death  
🗑
MAOI Monoamine oxidase inhibitor   show
🗑
show dizziness, headache, orthostatic hypotension, constipation, nausea, disturbances in cardiac rate and rhythm, hypertensive crisis, tyramine free diet  
🗑
show yeast,beans,pickled,sauerkraut, bananas,figs,raisins,cheese, yogurt,liver,smoked salmon,snails,chocolate,licorice, soy sauce,beer,coffee,tea, wine,OTC drugs colds, allergies,congestion,narcotics, antihypertensives, sedatives, stimulants, anesthetics  
🗑
show anticonvulsants, affects transport of amino acids, side effects: confusion, depression, drowsiness, ataxia  
🗑
show increase levels of GABA, decreased manic episodes,migraines, side effects: agitation, dizziness, headache, insomnia, sedation, visual disturbances, abd pain, anorexia, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, tremor  
🗑
Aricept (donepezil)   show
🗑
Lithium   show
🗑
lithium toxicity   show
🗑
Ritalin   show
🗑
show antidepressant, SSNRIs selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake, side effects: fatigue, drowsiness, insomnia, decreased appetite, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, dysuria, increased sweating  
🗑
show antidepressants, antianxiety, major depressive, inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake, side effects: abnormal dreams,anxiety,dizziness, headache,insomnia,nervous,weak, rhinitis,vis dist,abd pain, altered taste,anorexia,n & v  
🗑
Exelon   show
🗑
show substance dependence, withdrawal substitution, special narcotic drug that blocks the effects of other narcotic medicines and alcohol, treat addiction, Side effects: ringing in ears, anxious, increased thirst, lightheaded, weakness, joint pain, rash  
🗑
show narcotic pain reliever, reduces withdrawal symptoms, heroine, side effects: shallow breathing, hallucinations, chest pain, trouble breathing, anxious, insomnia, dry mouth, weak, drowsy, decreased sex drive  
🗑
show interferes with the metabolism of alcohol, side effects: rash, acne, headaches, impotence, tired, metallic taste in mouth, swollen sore throat, tongue, dark urine, jaundice, seizures  
🗑
Luvox   show
🗑
show ocd, tricyclic antidepressant, side effects: nausea, vomiting, sweating, increased heart rate, insomnia  
🗑
show antiparkinsonian medications, alters unusual nerve impulses and relaxes stiff muscles side effects: nausea, vomiting, light headed, headache, insomnia, increased thirst, urination, increases and prolongs dopamine correcting neurotransmitter imbalances  
🗑
show antipsychotic,atypical, schizophrenia,bipolar,major depressive,side effects: thoughts of suicide,stiff muscles,fever,sweating, confusion,tachycardia,fruity breath odor,increased thirst, urination,halos around lights, nausea,vomiting,white patches in mouth  
🗑
phenothiazines   show
🗑
show psychotropic drugs used to treat schizophrenia, also a tranquilizing effect, suppressing anxiety, anti-emetic effect,called "powerful tranquilizers",antagonists of dopamine,in the brain, strongly suppress occurrence of events connected w schizophrenia  
🗑
show A group of medications used to treat anxiety and muscle spasms. These medications, including Xanax®, Valium® and Klonopin®, are sometimes prescribed for IC symptoms. Side effects include drowsiness and loss of coordination  
🗑
show Treat symptoms of schizophrenia, positive and negative symptoms, weak stimulator dopamine D2 receptors to modulate levels of dopamine, serotonin antagonist, anticholinergic side effects, no weight gain, no glucose or cholesterol changes  
🗑
bupropion (wellbutrin)   show
🗑
Buspar   show
🗑
Diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan)   show
🗑
show SSRI, atypical antidepressant, bulemia, OCD, pottent erotonin reuptake inhibitor, given in morning, nausea, vomiting, constipation, urinary frequency, etc  
🗑
show tricyclic antidepressant, OCD, bulimia, block reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, NO MAOI, could cause death  
🗑
Lamictal   show
🗑
show first line treatment schizophrenia, positive and negative symptoms, blocks serotonin receptors and d2receptors, low anticholinergic se  
🗑
show MAOI, atypical depression, agoraphobia, hypochondriasis, panic disorders, inhibition of MAO, increases epinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, certain foods and cold stuff prohibited, coma death, tyramine free diet, hypertensive crisis  
🗑
show sleep inducer/tricyclic  
🗑
show  
🗑
  show
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Popular Psychology sets