N413 Final Exam (Already Graded A+)

benzodiazepines correct answers promote activity of GABA types: alprazolam (Xanax), clozapine, diazepam, lorazepam short-acting sedative hypnotics (Z drugs) correct answers eszopiclone (Lunesta) zaleplon (Sonata) zolpindem (Ambien) other anti-anxiety and hypnotic drugs correct answers melatonin-receptor agonist (Ramelteon) Doxepin Buspiron (Buspar) tricyclic antidepressants correct answers block the reuptake of norepinephrine amitriptyline, imiprimine, nortriptyline SSRIs correct answers citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), flouxetine (Prozac), fluvoximine, sertraline (Zoloft), paroxitine (Paxil) SNRIs correct answers deloxatine (Cymbalta), venlafaxine (effexor) SNDIs correct answers mirlazpine MAOIs correct answers isoarboxazid, phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline, tranylcypromine other anti-depressants correct answers buproprion, trazodone, bilazodone lithium correct answers - mood stabilizer - effective in treatment of bipolar 1 - works within 10-21 days - 0.8-1.4 (therapeutic range) - 9-12 months - 2 major risks: hypothyroidism and inability for kidneys to concentrate urine anticonvulsants correct answers valproate (Depakote), carbamazepine, lamotrigine 1st generation antipsychotics correct answers - treat positive symptoms, less affective on negative symptoms - cause extrapyramidal side effects and anticholinergic side effects -chlorpromazine (Thorazine), perphenazine (Trilafon), thiothixene (Navane), fluphanazine (Prolixin), haloperidol (Haldol) 2nd generation antipsychotics correct answers - usually first line of defense because they treat both positive and negative - decreased EPS side effects - increased incident of metabolic syndrome