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Pharm Test 3
Drugs for Anxiety and Insomnia, Drugs for Emotional and Mood Disorders
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
10/05/2011

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Term
5 cc/mL=___tsp
Definition
1 tsp
Term
30 cc/mL=____ oz
Definition
1 oz
Term
1000 mg=____G
Definition
1 G
Term
15 cc/mL=____TBSP
Definition
1 TBSP
Term
How long must you have anxiety for it to be considered GAD?
Definition
6 months or longer
Term
What is GAD?
Definition
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Term
What type of drug is amitriptyline (Elavil)? What is an unlabeled use?
Definition
TCA, Prophylaxis for cluster migraine. It takes 3-4 weeks to be effective.
Term
What are contraindications for TCAs (Tricyclic antidepressants)?
Definition
Do not give Elavil to client who is recovering from myocardial infarctions.
Term
What should clients avoid eating when on MAOIs? Why?
Definition
Caffiene, bologna, avocados. These cause severe hypertension.
Term
What are Benzodiazepines used for?
Definition
Short-Term treatment of anxiety, phobias, panic disorders and sleep disorders.
Term
Benzodiazepines are hard to_________.
Definition
Overdose on.
Term
What schedule drug is a Benzo?
Definition
Schedule IV, Must be called in for refills.
Term
What are the most common drugs for depression that are SSRIs or SNRIs?
Definition
Prozac and Paxil
Term
Mania is associated with Bipolar Disorder. What is it characterized by?
Definition
Distinct episodes of elation.
Term
Drug of choice for OCD?
Definition
BuSpar(buspirone)
Term
What is lithium?
Definition
Antimanic drug, used for bipolar disorder and manic depression disorder.
Term
What is the major advantage over SSRIs?
Definition
There is no anticholinergic or cardiovascular side effects.
Term
What is the antidote for Benzos?
Definition
flumazenil (Romazipon)
Term
What can be expected of a child's school performance after taking ADHD meds?
Definition
Improvement
Term
What should be monitered on a child taking ADHD meds?
Definition
Weight
Term
What does BID mean?
Definition
twice a day
Term
What does TID mean?
Definition
Three times a day.
Term
How can you tell the difference between trade names and generic names of drugs?
Definition
Trade names are capitalized and generic names are in all lower case and usually longer.
Term
What is the definition of panic?
Definition
Intense feelings of immediate apprehension, fearfulness, terror and impending doom.
Term
What was the first drug given for anxiety?
Definition
librium
Term
What is the most common age range for ADHD diagnosis?
Definition
10-13
Term
Characteristics of bipolar disorder.
Definition
Depression, insomnia, activity for days without appearing tired, easy agitation and aggression, feelings of exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, unusual interest in sex, drug abuse, denial.
Term
Three types of MAOI drugs.
Definition
phenelzine (Nardil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Term
What should the client avoid when taking Sonata?
Definition
OTC antihistamines.
Term
What is the common side effect for BuSpar?
Definition
Dizziness, headache and drowsiness.
Term
What are the symptoms of abrupt withdrawal from CNS depressant?
Definition
Fever, psychosis, seizures, tachycardia, panic and anxiety.
Term
Patients on barbituates should avoid?
Definition
alcohol
Term
When giving Cymbalta to teen for GAD what should we watch for?
Definition
signs of suicide
Term
What is an adverse affect for wellbrutin?
Definition
seizures
Term
What lab test is needed for patients on prozac?
Definition
serum sodium
Term
What is seretonon syndrome?
Definition
Patients on Paxil for a few days have a high fever, haullucinations.
Term
What types of meds are used to treat anxiety disorders?
Definition
Beta Blockers, Benzodiazopines, Barbituates
Term
What type of patient education is given to a client who is prescribed a benzo?
Definition
look for significant mood changes, do not take OTC sleep medications.
Term
What are symptoms of depression?
Definition
insomnia, sleeping to much, extreme fatigue, without energy, abnormal eating patterns, gi pain, joint muscle pain, headaches, obsession with death.
Term
What would you include in patient education for someone on Elavil?
Definition
get up slowly to stabilize BP and chew sugerless gum for dry mouth
Term
Signs and Symptoms of GAD?
Definition
difficult to control, excessive anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, nervousness, inability to focus overwhelming sense of dread.
Term
Signs and symptoms of PTSD?
Definition
reexperiencing a previous traumatic event, feelings of helplessness and anxiety, cannot function normally.
Term
What is the most productive way to treat anxiety disorders?
Definition
Uncover and address the cause. Not all anxiety disorders need meds.
Term
Which class of drug is high risk for physical and psychological dependence?
Definition
Barbituates
Term
What is the most appropriate Benzo for insomnia?
Definition
Resoril
Term
No trycyclics (TCA) to what type of patients?
Definition
Heart attack patients.
Term
What class is lorazepam (Ativan)?
Definition
Benzo
Term
Main function of a Benzo?
Definition
suppress CNS
Term
What should patients on an MAOI avoid?
Definition
caffiene, bologna, avocados
Term
Which class of antidepressants does not cause antivascular side effects?
Definition
SSRIs
Term
Poor motor coordination makes you suspect what?
Definition
benzo abuse
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