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| What is the mode of action for Ativan/lorazepam |
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| Depresses the CNS by potentiating GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmittor |
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| What are the therapeutic effects of Ativan/lorazepam |
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Definition
Sedation
Decreased anxiety
Decreased seizures |
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| What are the side effects of ativan/lorazepam? |
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Definition
| Dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, hangover, headache, ataxia, slurred speech, forgetfulness, confusion, mental depression, blurred vision, respiratory depression |
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| What is the half life of Ativan/Lorazepam? |
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Definition
10-16hrs in adults
6-17 in children
18-73 hrs in neonates |
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| What family does Ativan/Lorazepam pertain to? |
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Definition
| Anxiolytics; anti-anxiety meds |
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| What is the generic name for Prozac? |
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Definition
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| What is the mode of action for prozac/fluoxetine? |
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Definition
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitor |
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Term
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Definition
| selective serotonin reputake inhibitor is an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available |
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| What therapeutic effects does Prozac/Fluoxetine have? |
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Definition
Decreases bulimia
Decreases panic disorder
Decreases mood changes associated with PMDD(premenstral dysphoric disorder) |
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| What are the side effects of prozac/fluoxetine? |
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Definition
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
seizures
suicidal thoughts |
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Term
| What family does prozac/fluoxetine pertain to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the half life for prozac/fluoxetine? |
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Definition
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| What is the generic for Valium? |
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Definition
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| What is the mode of action for valium/diazepam? |
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Definition
Depresses CNS
Produces skeletal muscle relaxation
Has anticonvulsant properties due to enhanced synaptic inhibition |
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Term
What are the therapeutic effects of
Valium/Diazepam? |
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Definition
Relief of anxiety
Sedation
Amnesia
Skeletal muscle relaxation
Decreased seizure activity |
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| What are the side effects of Valium/Diazepam? |
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Definition
dizziness
drowsiness
lethargy |
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What family does
Valium/Diazepam pertain to? |
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Definition
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What is the half life for
Valium/Diazepam? |
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What is the generic name for Paxil |
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Definition
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What is the half life for Paxil/Paroxetine? |
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Definition
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What family does paxil/paroxetine pertain to |
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What is the generic name for Haldol? |
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Definition
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What is the half life for haldol/haloperidol |
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Definition
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What family does haldol/haloperidol pertain to |
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Definition
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What are the side effects of Haldol/Haloperidol |
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Definition
SEIZURES
extraphyramidal reactions
blurred vision
dry eyes
constipation
dry mouth
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What are the therapeutic effects of Haldol/Haloperidol? |
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Definition
Decreases pshychoses
Improves behavior |
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| What is the generic for Risperdal? |
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Definition
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What are the therapeutic effects of Risperdol/Risperidone? |
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Definition
Decreases psychoses
Decreases bipolar mania or autism |
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| What are the side effects of Risperdol/Risperidone? |
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Definition
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
agressive behavior
dizziness
extrapyramidal reactions
headache
increase sleep
insomnia
sedation
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What family does risperdol/risperidone pertain to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the generic for cognex |
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Definition
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Term
What are the therapeutic effects of
Cognex/Tacrine? |
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Definition
Improved cognitive function in alzheimers
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Term
What are the side effects of
Cognex/Tacrine |
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Definition
dizziness
headache
bradycardia
gi bleeding
diarrhea
hepatitis
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What family does Cognex/Tacrine pertain to |
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Definition
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Term
What is the half life for
Cognex/Tacrine? |
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Definition
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Term
What is the generic name for
Cognex |
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Definition
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Term
What is the generic name for
Aricept |
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Definition
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Term
What is the half life for
Aricept/Donepezil |
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Definition
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Term
What family does Aricept/Donepezil
pertain to |
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Definition
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Term
What are the side effects of
Aricept/Cognex |
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Definition
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Term
What are the therapeutic effects of
Aricept/Donepezil |
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Definition
Temporarily lessen dementia in Alzheimers
Enhances cognition
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