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Psych FINAL Flashcards

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Schizophrenia meds

A

olanzapine
haloperidol (haldol)

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Olanzapine
MOA, AV, Pt. edu

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MOA:
- produce moderate blockade of dopamine
AV:
- weight gain
- diabetes
Pt. edu:
- report signs of chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia

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Haldol
MOA, AV, Pt. edu

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MOA:
- blocks dopamine
AV:
- acute dystonia
- pseudo parkinsonism
- tardive dyskinesia
Pt. edu:
- high potency is preferred as initial treatment

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Depression meds

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(SSRI’s)
Sertraline (zoloft)
Duloxetine

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Sertraline (Zoloft)
MOA, AV, Pt. edu

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MOA:
- inhibits serotonin reuptake
AV:
- sexual dysfunction
- sleepiness
- weigh gain
Pt. edu:
- therapeutic effects seen in 10-20 days

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Duloxetine
MOA, AV, Pt. edu

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MOA:
- inhibits serotonin and nor epi re-uptake
AV:
- insomnia
- blurred vision
- anorexia
Pt. edu:
- wean off slowly
- therapeutic effects seen in 2-4 weeks

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MAOI’s

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Selegiline

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Selegiline
MOA, AV, Pt. edu

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MOA:
- blocks MAO in the brain (causing the increase of nor epi)
AV:
- CNS stimulation
- ortho. hypotension
Pt. edu:
- increases the risk of serotonin syndrome
2/3 choice due to dangerous S/E

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Atypical antidepressants

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Bupropion (wellbutrin)

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Bupropion (wellbutrin)
MOA, AV, Pt. edu

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MOA:
- unclear but related to blockage of dopamine
AV:
- drug has stimulant actions and suppresses appetite
Pt. edu:
- effects seen in 1-3 weeks
- may cause appetite suppression

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Bipolar disorder meds

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lithium carbonate

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lithium carbonate
MOA, AV, Pt. edu

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MOA:
- alters distrubution of certain ions
AV:
Pt. edu:

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anxiety medications

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lorazepam
diazepam

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lorazepam
diazepam
MOA, AV, Pt. edu

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MOA:
AV:
Pt. edu:

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ADHD meds

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methylphenidate

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methylphenidate
MOA, AV, Pt. edu

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AV:
Pt. edu:

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