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67 Cards in this Set
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Conventional Antipsychotic
Action |
Blocks dopamine
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Conventional Antipsychotic
Side Effects |
Cardiovascular (QT interval prolong),
Anticholinergic, EPS, Weight gain, DM, hotosensitivity, NMS, Monitor for EPS with AIMS |
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Conventional Antipsychotic
Indication |
Positive symptoms of Schizophrenia
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Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Drug Class |
Conventional Antipsychotic
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Haloperidol (Haldol)
Drug Class |
Conventional Antipsychotic
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Thiothixene (Navane)
Drug Class |
Conventional Antipsychotic
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Thioridazine (Mellaril)
Drug Class |
Conventional Antipsychotic
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Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Drug Class |
Conventional Antipsychotic
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Atypical Antipsychotic
Action |
Blocks dopamine and serotonin
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Atypical Antipsychotic
Side Effects |
Dizziness, drowsiness, constipation,
insomnia, hypotension, EPS, NMS |
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Atypical Antipsychotic
Indication |
Negative symptoms of Schizophrenia
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Drug Class |
Atypical Antipsychotic
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Riperidone (Risperdal)
Drug Class |
Atypical Antipsychotic
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Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Drug Class |
Atypical Antipsychotic
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Zipreasidone (Geodon)
Drug Class |
Atypical Antipsychotic
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Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Drug Class |
Atypical Antipsychotic
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Clozapine (Clozaril)
Drug Class |
Atypical Antipsychotic
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Clozapine (Clozaril)
Side Effects |
Blood dyscrasis
Monitor for angranulocytosis (fever, sore throat, mouth sores) via WBC |
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Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
Action |
Enhance inhibitory effects of GABA
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Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
Side Effects |
CNS Depression (Drowsiness, Sedation, Lethargy),
Paradoxical confusion, agitation, delirium (elderly) TDM, Monitor LFT & Renal Addictive, Contraidicated in pregnancy |
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Alprazolam (Xanax)
Drug Class |
Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
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Lorazepam (Ativan)
Drug Class |
Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
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Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Drug Class |
Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
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Oxazepam (Serax)
Drug Class |
Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
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Diazepam (Valium)
Drug Class |
Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Drug Class |
Benzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
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Nonbenzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
Action |
Blocks serotinin
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Nonbenzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
Side Effects |
Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,
excitement, headache No muscle relaxant or anticonvulsive effects, Lacks potential for abuse Avoid in pregnancy/breast-feeding |
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Buspirone (BuSpar)
Drug Class |
Nonbenzodiazepine (Antianxiety)
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Tricyclic Antidepressants
Side Effects |
Sedation, Orthostatic hypotension,
Anticholinergic effects Avoid alcohol & prolonged exposure to sun |
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Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Drug Class |
Tricyclic Antidepressant
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Desipramine (Norpramin)
Drug Class |
Tricyclic Antidepressant
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Imipramine (Tofranil)
Drug Class |
Tricyclic Antidepressant
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SSRI (Antidepressant)
Action |
Inhibits the reuptake of serotonin,
increasing the synaptic serotinin levels |
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SSRI (Antidepressant)
Side Effects |
Headache, anxiety, insomnia, nausea,
vomitting, diarrhea, sedation, hypertension, sexual dysfunction |
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Paroxetine (Paxil)
Drug Class |
SSRI (Antidepressant)
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Drug Class |
SSRI (Antidepressant)
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Sertraline (Zoloft)
Drug Class |
SSRI (Antidepressant)
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Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Drug Class |
SSRI (Antidepressant)
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Citalopram (Celexa)
Drug Class |
SSRI (Antidepressant)
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Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Drug Class |
SSRI (Antidepressant)
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SNRI (Antidepressant)
Action |
Inhibits the reuptake of serotonine and
norepinephrine, increases the synaptic levels |
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SNRI (Antidepressant)
Side Effects |
Headache, anxiety, insomnia, nausea,
vomitting, diarrhea, sedation, hypertension, sexual dysfunction |
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Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Drug Class |
SNRI (Antidepressant)
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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Drug Class |
SNRI (Antidepressant)
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Nefazodone (Serzone)
Drug Class |
SNRI (Antidepressant)
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MAOI (Antidepressant)
Action |
Inhibit MAO, increasing serotonin &
norepinephrine in the synapse |
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MAOI (Antidepressant)
Side Effects |
Anticholinergic side effects, CNS sitimulation,
orthostatic hypotension (elderly), hypertensive crisis (tyramine foods) Avoid foods rich in tyramine, life-threatening reactions occur |
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MAOI (Antidepressant)
Foods to Avoid |
Tyramine-rich foods
Matured/aged cheeses, (incl. pizza, pastas that include their use) Air dried, aged, and fermented meats, Pickled herring Broad bean pods All tap & unpasteurized beers Marmite, Sauerkraut, Soy sauce, Soybean condiments |
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Phenelzine (Nardil)
Drug Class |
MAOI (Antidepressant)
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Tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Drug Class |
MAOI (Antidepressant)
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Isocarboxazid (Marplan)
Drug Class |
MAOI (Antidepressant)
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Divalproex sodium (Depakote)
Drug Class |
Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Drug Class |
Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)
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Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Drug Class |
Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)
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Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Drug Class |
Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)
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Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Drug Class |
Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Drug Class |
Mood stabalizer (Anticonvulsant)
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Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithobid)
Drug Class |
Mood stabalizer
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Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithobid)
Action |
Action unknown
Gold Standard in Tx of Bipolar |
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Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithobid)
Side Effects |
N/V, fine hand tremor, diarrhea,
polydipsia, polyuria Toxicity: Coarse hand tremor, ataxia, seizures, hypotension |
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Lithium (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithobid)
Monitoring Therapeutic Range |
TDM 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
Check UA, CBC, Thyroid function; monitor for s/s of hypothyroidism |
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Stimulant Amphetamine
Action |
Stimulate the sympathetic nervous system
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Stimulant Amphetamine
Side Effects |
Appetite suppression, insomnia, irritability,
weight loss, nausea, headache, palpitations, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness Can suppress growth in children Do not combine with MAOI AM dosing, drug holidays |
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Drug Class |
Stimulant Amphetamine
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(Adderall)
Drug Class |
Stimulant Amphetamine
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Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Drug Class |
Nonstimulant Amphetamine
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