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Psych Midterm
meds +
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
03/21/2010

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AntiAnxiety Classifications
Definition
Benzodiazepine, Propanediol Compounds, Diphenylmethanes, Other (Buspar, Inderal, Anafranil)
Term
AntAnxiety Side Effects
Definition
high abuse potential, drowsiness, ataxia, lethargy, H/A, vertigo, rash, rage/hostility (paradoxical reaction)
Term
Benzodiazepines
Definition
Librium, Valium, Xanax, Tranzene, Ativan, Halcion, Klonopin
Term
Propanediol Compounds
Definition
Equanil, Miltown
Term
Diphenylmethanos
Definition
Benadryl, Vistaril
Term
Other antianxiety meds
Definition
Anafranil, buspar, inderal
Term
antianxiety med action
Definition
lowered polysynaptiv reflexes in spinal cord and limbic structures. Potentiates effect of GABA (inhibitory neurotransmitter)
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AntiPsychotic Classifications
Definition
Phenothiazines, Butyrophenones, Dihydroindolones, Thioxanthenes, Dibenzoxazepine, Other (Clozaril, Risperdal, Zyprexa, Seroquel, Geodon, Abilify, Invega)
Term
Phenothiazines
Definition
thorazine, stelazine, prolixin, trilafon, mellaril
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Butyrophenones
Definition
Haldol
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Dihydroindolones
Definition
Moban
Term
Thioxanthenes
Definition
Navane
Term
Dibenzoxazepine
Definition
Loxatine
Term
other typical antipsychotic meds
Definition
Thorazine
Term
other atypical antipsychotic meds
Definition
Zyprexa, Seroquel, Geodon, Abilify, Invega, (Risperdal, Clozaril)
S/E - weight gain, HA, drowsiness
Term
antipsychotic med side effects
Definition
4 EPR - akathisia (motor restlessness), dystonia, pseudi-parkinsonism, persistent tardive dyskinesia. Others: orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision, photosensitive, agranulocytosis, endocrine changes, decreased seizure threshhold, anticholinergic side effects, arrhythmias
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MOA for antipsychotic
Definition
d/t blocking dopamine + seratonin at receptor site
Term
Antidepressant classifications used for antianxiety
Definition
SSRI, MAOI, TCA, B blocker, SNRI
Term
SSRIs for anti anxiety
Definition
Paxil
Term
MAOIs for anti anxiety
Definition
Nardil
Term
TCAs for anti anxiety
Definition
Elavil
Term
B Blockers for anti anxiety
Definition
Inderal (Propanolol)
Term
Anti Parkinsonism meds
Definition
Cogentin, Akineton, Artane, Amantadine (dopaminergic), diphenhydramine
S/E anticholingergic - blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, sedation, urinary retention, tachycardia
Term
MOA for antiparkinsonism meds
Definition
Blocks anticholinergic activity in CNS, which is partially responsible for the symptoms of parkinson's disease. Restores natural balance of neurotransmitters in CNS
Term
SNRI for anti anxiety
Definition
Effexor
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