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Mental Health Pharmacology
Drugs used to treat mental health disorders and their classifications.
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
10/04/2011

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alprazolam (Xanax)
Definition
benzodiazepine - anxiety
Term
lorazepam (Ativan)
Definition
benzodiazepine - anxiety
Term
chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Definition
benzodiazepine - anxiety
Term
cloraepate (Tranxene)
Definition
benzodiazepine - anxiety
Term
oxazepam (Serax)
Definition
benzodiazepine - anxiety
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clonazepam (Klonopin)
Definition
benzodiazepine - anxiety
Term
benzodiazepine
Definition
-CNS depression
-Anterograde amnesia
acute toxicity - resp. depression, hypoTN, cardiac arrest
-Paradoxical response - insomnia, excitation, euphoria, anxiety, rage
-Withdrawal - anxiety, insomnia, diaphoresis, tremors
Term
buspirone (BuSpar)
Definition
atypical anxiolytic

-CNS depression
Term
sertaline (Zoloft)
Definition
SSRI - anxiety, depression
Term
escitalopram (Lexapro)
Definition
SSRI - anxiety, depression
Term
fluoxetine (Prozac)
Definition
SSRI - anxiety, depression
Term
fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Definition
SSRI - anxiety, depression
Term
suloxetine (Cymbalta)
Definition
SSRI - anxiety, depression
Term
SSRI
Definition
-Early - nausea, diaphoresis, fatigue
-Late - sex dysfunction, wt gain, h/a
-GI bleed
-Hyponatremia
-CNS stimulation
-Rash
-Serotonin syndrome - agitation, confusion, disorientation, flighty, anxiety, hallucinations, hyperreflexia, fever
-Bruxism
-Withdrawal - nausea, sensory disturbances, anxiety, tremors, malaise, unease - must taper off, no abrupt stoppage
Term
amitriptyline (Elavil)
Definition
TCA
Term
imipramine (Tofranil)
Definition
TCA
Term
doxepin (Sinequin)
Definition
TCA
Term
nortriptyline (Aventyl)
Definition
TCA
Term
amoxapine (Asendin)
Definition
TCA
Term
trimipramine (Surmontil)
Definition
TCA
Term
TCA
Definition
-orthostatic hypoTN
-anticholinergic effects
-toxicity - dysrhythmias, mental confusion, agistation, seizures, coma, death
-diaphoresis
-decreased seizure threshold - monitor clients with seizure disorders.
Term
phenelzine (Nardil)
Definition
MAOI
Term
isocarboxazid (Marplan)
Definition
MAOI
Term
tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Definition
MAOI
Term
selegilline (Emsam)
Definition
MAOI
Term
MAOI
Definition
-CNS stimulation
-orthostatic hypoTN
-HTN crisis - interaction with tyramine
Term
bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Definition
atypical antidepressant
-anticholinergic effects
-suppressed appetite
-seizures
Term
lithium carbonate
Definition
mood stabilizer
-Toxicity
-early - NVD, thirst, polyuria, muscle weakness, slurred speech
-advanced - mental confusion, poor coordination, coarse tremors, GI disturbances
-severe - extreme polyuria, tinnitus, blurred vision, ataxia, seizures, coma, death
-other Sx
wt gain, hyperthyroidism, renal toxicity, fine hand tremors, GI distress
Term
carbamezepine (Tegretol)
Definition
antiepileptic - bipolar
-nystagmus, diplopia, vertigo, staggering gait, h/a
-skin disorders
Term
valporic acid (Depakote)
Definition
antiepileptic - bipolar
-GI disturbances
-hepatotoxicity - NV, anorexia, fatigue, jaundice)
-pancreatitis - NV, LUQ abd pain
-thrombocytopenia
-teratogenesis
Term
lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Definition
antiepileptic - bipolar
-double/blurred vision
-dizziness, h/a
-NV
-skin rash
Term
citalopram (Celexa)
Definition
SSRI - anxiety, depression
Term
praoxetine (Paxil)
Definition
SSRI - anxiety, depression
Term
chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Definition
conventional antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
haloperidol (Haldol)
Definition
conventional antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Definition
conventional antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
molindone (Moban)
Definition
conventional antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
loxapine (Loxitane)
Definition
conventional antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
thioridazine (Mellaril)
Definition
conventional antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
thiothixene (Navane)
Definition
conventional antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
risperidone (Risperdal)
Definition
atypical antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
olanzapine (Zyprexia)
Definition
atypical antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
quetiapine (Seroquel)
Definition
atypical antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
ariprazole (Abilify)
Definition
atypical antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
ziprasidone (Geodon)
Definition
atypical antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
clozapine (Clorazil)
Definition
atypical antipsychotic - schizophrenia
Term
atypical antipsychotic
Definition
-New onset of DM or loss of glucose control in current DM client
-wt gain
-hypercholesteremia
-orthostatic hypoTN
-anticholinergic effects
-mild extrapyramidal syndrome
Term
conventional antipsychotics
Definition
-Acute dystonia - severe spasms of mouth/face
-Parkinsonism
-Akathisia - inability to sit still
-Extrapyramidal syndrome - tardive dyskinesia
-neurpleptic malignant syndrome - sudden high fever, BP fluctuations, dysrhythmias, muscle rigidity, LOC changes, coma
-anticholinergic effects
-sedation
-neuroendocrine effects - gynecomastia, galactorrhea, menstrual irregularities
-seizures
-sexual dysfunction
-skin - photosensitivity, contact dermatitis
-agranulocytosis
-severe dysrhythmias
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