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A patient is prescribed a medication to manage their anxiety, and the physician specifies that the medication should act rapidly and also have some anticonvulsant properties. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate?
A patient is prescribed a medication to manage their anxiety, and the physician specifies that the medication should act rapidly and also have some anticonvulsant properties. Which of the following medications would be most appropriate?
- Lorazepam (correct)
- Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
- Gabapentin
- Diazepam
A patient with a history of seizures and bipolar disorder requires a medication that can address both conditions. Which of the following medications is most suitable for this patient's needs?
A patient with a history of seizures and bipolar disorder requires a medication that can address both conditions. Which of the following medications is most suitable for this patient's needs?
- Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
- Divalproex Sodium (correct)
- Donepezil Hydrochloride
- Levetiracetam
A geriatric patient is experiencing memory loss and cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's disease. Which of these medications is explicitly indicated to help manage these symptoms?
A geriatric patient is experiencing memory loss and cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's disease. Which of these medications is explicitly indicated to help manage these symptoms?
- Donepezil Hydrochloride (correct)
- Duloxetine
- Escitalopram Oxalate
- Lamotrigine
A doctor is considering prescribing an antidepressant for a patient who has not responded well to initial SSRI treatments. Which of the following medications might be considered as an alternative that works through a different mechanism?
A doctor is considering prescribing an antidepressant for a patient who has not responded well to initial SSRI treatments. Which of the following medications might be considered as an alternative that works through a different mechanism?
A child has been diagnosed with ADHD. Which of the following medications would be the most appropriate initial choice?
A child has been diagnosed with ADHD. Which of the following medications would be the most appropriate initial choice?
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Diazepam (Valium)
Diazepam (Valium)
A medication used to treat anxiety.
Divalproex Sodium (Depakote)
Divalproex Sodium (Depakote)
Medication used as an anticonvulsant and sometimes as an antipsychotic.
Donepezil Hydrochloride (Aricept)
Donepezil Hydrochloride (Aricept)
Medication prescribed to manage symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
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Escitalopram Oxalate (Lexapro)
Escitalopram Oxalate (Lexapro)
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Study Notes
- Diazepam, known as Valium, is primarily used as an antianxiety agent and is classified as a Benzodiazepine.
- Divalproex Sodium, also known as Depakote, serves as both an anticonvulsant and an antipsychotic medication, and is a VPA Derivative.
- Donepezil Hydrochloride, known as Aricept, is used to treat Alzheimer's dementia and is a Cholinesterase Inhibitor.
- Duloxetine, or Cymbalta, is an antidepressant categorized as an SNRI.
- Escitalopram Oxalate, known as Lexapro, is an antidepressant and an SSRI.
- Fluoxetine Hydrochloride, sold as Prozac and Sarafem, is an antidepressant and an SSRI.
- Gabapentin, brand name Neurontin, works as an anticonvulsant and antineuralgic, and it is a GABA Analogue.
- Lamotrigine, or Lamictal, is an anticonvulsant and is classified as a Phenyltriazine Anticonvulsant.
- Levetiracetam, known as Keppra, is an anticonvulsant with an unknown mechanism of action, and is a Pyrrolidine Derivative.
- Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate, sold as Vyvanse, is a stimulant for ADHD, and is a CNS Stimulant.
- Lorazepam, known as Ativan, is used as an antianxiety and anticonvulsant medication and is a Benzodiazepine.
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