Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
15 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
class of psych drugs used for bipolar disorders with big mood swings or chronic depression.
|
antimanic agents
|
|
|
3 sub-types of drugs used to treat manic episodes
|
lithiums
anticonvulsants antipsychotics |
|
|
describe action of anticonvulsants
|
cause decrease in catabolism of GABA resulting in increase in GABA in CNS
|
|
|
other drugs besides lithium used to treat mania
|
Depakote
Lamictal Topamax Tegretol |
|
|
anticonvulsant drug also used for people who have trouble managing their anger
|
Tegretol
|
|
|
BIG THING – TEACH PEOPLE THEY IMMEDIATELY STOP IF THEY GET A RASH – Indication of Steven Johnson Syndrome which can cause death.
|
Lamictal
|
|
|
common anti-Parkinsonian drugs
|
Cogentin, Artane, Benadryl, Parlodel
also Kemadrin, Symmetrel, Larodopa |
|
|
how do central nervous system stimulants work to treat ADHD, ADD in children
|
they work paradoxically (in reverse) to calm the child
|
|
|
common central nervous system stimulants include
|
Strattera, Dexedrine, Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Focalin, Wellbutrin
|
|
|
which of the common CNS stimulants are NOT a stimulant
|
Strattera is not a stimulant.
|
|
|
which 2 CNS stimulants can be abused due to their containing amphetamines
|
Dexedrine, Adderall
|
|
|
for which CNS stimulant should growth & development be monitored
|
Ritalin
|
|
|
which CNS stimulant enables kids to pay attention in class w/o distractions
|
Wellbutrin
|
|
|
which CNS stimulant is given at night to help promote sleep in kids
|
Clonodine (Catapres)
|
|
|
side effects of CNS stimulants
|
overstimulated, restless, diff sleeping, usually given in morning before going to school after they eat – causes anorexia and at noon before lunch.
|
