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A patient is prescribed a medication for anxiety that belongs to the benzodiazepine class. Which of the following medications aligns with this description?
A patient is prescribed a medication for anxiety that belongs to the benzodiazepine class. Which of the following medications aligns with this description?
- Duloxetine
- Gabapentin
- Lorazepam (correct)
- Escitalopram
Which of the following medications is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
Which of the following medications is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
- Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
- Levetiracetam
- Fluoxetine Hydrochloride (correct)
- Divalproex Sodium
A physician is considering prescribing a medication for a patient with Alzheimer's dementia. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate for this condition, based on its primary indication?
A physician is considering prescribing a medication for a patient with Alzheimer's dementia. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate for this condition, based on its primary indication?
- Donepezil Hydrochloride (correct)
- Diazepam
- Lamotrigine
- Duloxetine
Which medication is primarily indicated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Which medication is primarily indicated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A patient experiencing both depression and neuropathic pain might benefit from a medication that acts as an SNRI. Which of the following options is an SNRI?
A patient experiencing both depression and neuropathic pain might benefit from a medication that acts as an SNRI. Which of the following options is an SNRI?
Which of the following medications has an unknown mechanism of action and is classified as a pyrrolidine derivative?
Which of the following medications has an unknown mechanism of action and is classified as a pyrrolidine derivative?
A patient with a seizure disorder also struggles with anxiety. Which of the following medications has indications for both antianxiety and anticonvulsant effects?
A patient with a seizure disorder also struggles with anxiety. Which of the following medications has indications for both antianxiety and anticonvulsant effects?
A patient is prescribed Divalproex Sodium. For which of the following conditions is this medication primarily indicated?
A patient is prescribed Divalproex Sodium. For which of the following conditions is this medication primarily indicated?
A medication is classified chemically as a phenyltriazine anticonvulsant. Which of the following medications falls into this category?
A medication is classified chemically as a phenyltriazine anticonvulsant. Which of the following medications falls into this category?
Which of the following medications is a GABA analogue primarily used as an anticonvulsant and antineuralgic?
Which of the following medications is a GABA analogue primarily used as an anticonvulsant and antineuralgic?
Flashcards
Diazepam (Valium)
Diazepam (Valium)
An antianxiety agent, a benzodiazepine, used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures.
Divalproex Sodium (Depakote)
Divalproex Sodium (Depakote)
An anticonvulsant and antipsychotic medication, a VPA derivative, used to treat seizures and bipolar disorder.
Donepezil Hydrochloride (Aricept)
Donepezil Hydrochloride (Aricept)
A cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat Alzheimer's dementia.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
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Escitalopram Oxalate (Lexapro)
Escitalopram Oxalate (Lexapro)
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Fluoxetine Hydrochloride (Prozac, Sarafem)
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride (Prozac, Sarafem)
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Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
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Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
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Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Vyvanse)
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Vyvanse)
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Study Notes
- Medications are arranged by generic name, brand name, main indication, and therapeutic classification.
Diazepam
- Brand name is Valium.
- Main indication is as an antianxiety agent.
- Therapeutic classification is benzodiazepine.
Divalproex Sodium
- Brand name is Depakote.
- Main indications are as an anticonvulsant and antipsychotic.
- Therapeutic classification is VPA derivative.
Donepezil Hydrochloride
- Brand name is Aricept.
- Main indication is for Alzheimer's dementia.
- Therapeutic classification is cholinesterase inhibitor.
Duloxetine
- Brand name is Cymbalta.
- Main indication is as an antidepressant.
- Therapeutic classification is SNRI.
Escitalopram Oxalate
- Brand name is Lexapro.
- Main indication is as an antidepressant.
- Therapeutic classification is SSRI.
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
- Brand names are Prozac and Sarafem.
- Main indication is as an antidepressant.
- Therapeutic classification is SSRI.
Gabapentin
- Brand name is Neurontin.
- Main indications are as an anticonvulsant and antineuralgic.
- Therapeutic classification is GABA analogue.
Lamotrigine
- Brand name is Lamictal.
- Main indication is as an anticonvulsant.
- Therapeutic classification is phenyltriazine anticonvulsant.
Levetiracetam
- Brand name is Keppra.
- Main indication is as an anticonvulsant.
- Therapeutic classification is pyrrolidine derivative with unknown MOA.
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
- Brand name is Vyvanse.
- Main indications are as a stimulant and ADHD agent.
- Therapeutic classification is CNS stimulant.
Lorazepam
- Brand name is Ativan.
- Main indications are as an antianxiety and anticonvulsant.
- Therapeutic classification is benzodiazepine.
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