OTP 1 Final Exam Complete Questions
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psychotropic medication CORRECT ANSWERS "mind changing" medication that improves ability to function
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors CORRECT ANSWERS 1st line treatment for depression
side effects of SSRIs CORRECT ANSWERS GI, sexual dysfunction, headache, fatigue
tricyclic antidepressants CORRECT ANSWERS depression medication that blocks reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, has more side effects so it is rarely used
side effects of TCA's CORRECT ANSWERS anticholinergic, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, cardiac interactions
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors CORRECT ANSWERS rarely used due to side effects, diet restrictions, and drug interactions, interaction with certain drugs and foods (dangerously high BP)
SSRIs, TCAs, MAOIs CORRECT ANSWERS dugs used for depression
antipsychotic medications CORRECT ANSWERS used for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders including depression and mania
typical antipsychotics used in 1950s CORRECT ANSWERS chlorpromazine, haloperidol
side effects of old antipyschotics CORRECT ANSWERS drowsiness, dizziness when changing position (postural orthostatic hypotension), blurred vision, sensitive to sun (photosensitivity), skin rashes
extrapyramidal symptoms or neuroleptic-induced parkinsonism CORRECT ANSWERS type symptoms typical of antipsychotics
tardive dyskinesia CORRECT ANSWERS symptom of antipsychotics that is usually permanent and does not go away, needs to be reported to doctor when signs are first seen
anti-parkinsonian medications CORRECT ANSWERS treatment of the movement side-
effects that exist for first generation anti-psychotics (before it gets to the point of tardive dyskinesia) newer antipsychotics CORRECT ANSWERS neutropenia and/or agranulocytosis
newer antipsychotics CORRECT ANSWERS must have weekly complete blood count lab for first few months, weight gain, diabetes, high cholesterol
mood stabilizers CORRECT ANSWERS typically used for bipolar disorder
lithium CORRECT ANSWERS first line mood stabilizer
lithium side effects CORRECT ANSWERS weight gain or loss, loss of coordination, fine hand tremor, excessive thirst, nausea, vomiting, cognitive slowing
anti-anxiety medication CORRECT ANSWERS benzodiazepines
side effects of benzodiazepines CORRECT ANSWERS sedation, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, difficulty walking or talking
benzodiazepines CORRECT ANSWERS fast acting and effective for GAD, should not be stopped abruptly, not recommended for those with a history of substance abuse
ADHD medication CORRECT ANSWERS adrenal, ritalin, concerta, Focalin, vivance
adhd medication side effects CORRECT ANSWERS decreased growth and appetite in kids, decreased sleep, sexual dysfunction, irregular heart beat
Alzheimer'd medication CORRECT ANSWERS Namenda, razadyne, echelon, aricept
namenda CORRECT ANSWERS drug used later in Alzheimer's process
antidepressants used for anxiety and related conditions CORRECT ANSWERS venlafaxine, paroxetine, cittalopram
seizure medication CORRECT ANSWERS may be used in addition to or instead of lithium for mood stabilizing
seizure medication side effects CORRECT ANSWERS changes in weight, nausea, anorexia, liver/pancreas damage
public policy CORRECT ANSWERS these laws and regulatory measures reflect the values and objectives of citizens and their governing bodies
laws CORRECT ANSWERS framework with which to implement public policy and protect the safety of and ensue the rights of the community
regulations CORRECT ANSWERS detailed rules for enforcing laws
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psychotropic medication CORRECT ANSWERS "mind changing" medication that improves ability to function
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors CORRECT ANSWERS 1st line treatment for depression
side effects of SSRIs CORRECT ANSWERS GI, sexual dysfunction, headache, fatigue
tricyclic antidepressants CORRECT ANSWERS depression medication that blocks reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, has more side effects so it is rarely used
side effects of TCA's CORRECT ANSWERS anticholinergic, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, cardiac interactions
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors CORRECT ANSWERS rarely used due to side effects, diet restrictions, and drug interactions, interaction with certain drugs and foods (dangerously high BP)
SSRIs, TCAs, MAOIs CORRECT ANSWERS dugs used for depression
antipsychotic medications CORRECT ANSWERS used for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders including depression and mania
typical antipsychotics used in 1950s CORRECT ANSWERS chlorpromazine, haloperidol
side effects of old antipyschotics CORRECT ANSWERS drowsiness, dizziness when changing position (postural orthostatic hypotension), blurred vision, sensitive to sun (photosensitivity), skin rashes
extrapyramidal symptoms or neuroleptic-induced parkinsonism CORRECT ANSWERS type symptoms typical of antipsychotics
tardive dyskinesia CORRECT ANSWERS symptom of antipsychotics that is usually permanent and does not go away, needs to be reported to doctor when signs are first seen
anti-parkinsonian medications CORRECT ANSWERS treatment of the movement side-
effects that exist for first generation anti-psychotics (before it gets to the point of tardive dyskinesia) newer antipsychotics CORRECT ANSWERS neutropenia and/or agranulocytosis
newer antipsychotics CORRECT ANSWERS must have weekly complete blood count lab for first few months, weight gain, diabetes, high cholesterol
mood stabilizers CORRECT ANSWERS typically used for bipolar disorder
lithium CORRECT ANSWERS first line mood stabilizer
lithium side effects CORRECT ANSWERS weight gain or loss, loss of coordination, fine hand tremor, excessive thirst, nausea, vomiting, cognitive slowing
anti-anxiety medication CORRECT ANSWERS benzodiazepines
side effects of benzodiazepines CORRECT ANSWERS sedation, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, difficulty walking or talking
benzodiazepines CORRECT ANSWERS fast acting and effective for GAD, should not be stopped abruptly, not recommended for those with a history of substance abuse
ADHD medication CORRECT ANSWERS adrenal, ritalin, concerta, Focalin, vivance
adhd medication side effects CORRECT ANSWERS decreased growth and appetite in kids, decreased sleep, sexual dysfunction, irregular heart beat
Alzheimer'd medication CORRECT ANSWERS Namenda, razadyne, echelon, aricept
namenda CORRECT ANSWERS drug used later in Alzheimer's process
antidepressants used for anxiety and related conditions CORRECT ANSWERS venlafaxine, paroxetine, cittalopram
seizure medication CORRECT ANSWERS may be used in addition to or instead of lithium for mood stabilizing
seizure medication side effects CORRECT ANSWERS changes in weight, nausea, anorexia, liver/pancreas damage
public policy CORRECT ANSWERS these laws and regulatory measures reflect the values and objectives of citizens and their governing bodies
laws CORRECT ANSWERS framework with which to implement public policy and protect the safety of and ensue the rights of the community
regulations CORRECT ANSWERS detailed rules for enforcing laws
