Chapter 17

Question 1

(CNS) Central Nervous System consist of?

Answer 1

brain, brain stem, the spinal cord.

Question 2

Beers Criteria:

Answer 2

list of medications that can’t be taken by patients age 65 or older.

Question 3

Titrate:

Answer 3

Slowly increase dosage

Question 4

Interferon agents:

Answer 4

should be used cautiously with people with depression.

Question 5

Benzodiazepines are what Class Schedule?

Answer 5

Class IV (4)

Question 6

Brand Name : Dilantin

Answer 6

Generic: Phenytoin

Question 7

Brand: Valium ; Diastat Rectal Gel

Answer 7

Generic: diazepam ;
Class IV (4)

Question 8

Generic: Phenytoin

Answer 8

Brand Name : Dilantin

Question 9

Generic: diazepam ;
Class IV (4)

Answer 9

Brand: Valium ; Diastat Rectal Gel

Question 10

prophylactic

Answer 10

prevention

Question 11

Antidepressants for children under the age of 17 ears of age comes with what warning? and can cause what?

Answer 11

Blackbox warning ;
can cause suicidal behavior

Question 12

Which main medications are for depression?

Answer 12

Brand: Lexapro ;
Generic: Escitalopram &
Brand: Zoloft ;
Generic: Sertraline