Mental Health Medication Exam 2023

Mental Health Medication Exam 2023.Ativan (Lorazepam) - ANSWER Antianxiety, benzodiazepines - anxiety disorder Ativan (Lorazepam) side effects - ANSWER Depression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness, disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea Valium (Diazapam) - ANSWER Anxiolytics, Antianxiety, Benzodiazepine type -anxiety disorder Valium (Diazapam) side effects - ANSWER Transient, mild drowsiness initially, sedation, depression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness, disorientation, restlessness, confusion, changes in libido, drug dependence with withdrawal syndrome. Xanax (Alprazolam) - ANSWER Anxiolytics, Benzodiazepine type - anxiety disorder Xanax (Alprazolam) side effects - ANSWER Depression, lethargy, apathy, fatigue, light-headedness, disorientation, restlessness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea Anxiolytics/ Antianxiety Benzodiazepine type Food interactions - ANSWER -use with alcohol causes sedation -use with caffeine leads to decreased effectiveness of the medication Buspar (Buspirone) - ANSWER Antianxiety, non-benzodiazepine -anxiety disorder Buspar (Buspirone) side effects - ANSWER Dizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia, light-headedness, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, abdominal/gastric distress, diarrhea Celexa (Citalopram) - ANSWER Antidepressant, SSRIs -major depression Celexa (Citalopram) side effects - ANSWER Nausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness, insomnia, ejaculatory disorders Lexapro (Escitalopram) - ANSWER Antidepressants, SSRIs -anxiety disorder -depression Lexapro (Escitalopram) side effects - ANSWER Nausea, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness, insomnia, ejaculatory disorders Paxil (Paroxetine) - ANSWER Antidepressants, SSRIs -anxiety disorder -depression Paxil (Paroxetine) side effects - ANSWER Somnolence, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, nervousness, headache, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea Prozac (Fluoxetine) - ANSWER Antidepressants, SSRIs -anxiety disorder - major depression Prozac (Fluoxetine) side effects - ANSWER Headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, vomiting Zoloft (Sertraline) - ANSWER Antidepressants, SSRIs -anxiety disorder -depression Zoloft (Sertraline) side effects - ANSWER Headache, nervousness, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, insomnia, diarrhea, dry mouth Desyrel (trazodone hydrochloride) - ANSWER Antidepressants, SARIs