Common Psychotropic Medications Flashcards
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Is chloropamazine typical or atypical?

  • Atypical
  • Typical (correct)

Is fluphenazine typical or atypical?

  • Typical (correct)
  • Atypical

Is Haloperidol typical or atypical?

  • Typical (correct)
  • Atypical

Is clozapine typical or atypical?

<p>Atypical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is aripiprazole typical or atypical?

<p>Atypical (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is risperidone a typical or atypical antipsychotic?

<p>Atypical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is ziprasidone typical or atypical?

<p>Atypical (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is olanzapine a typical or atypical antipsychotic?

<p>Atypical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is paliperidol typical or atypical?

<p>Atypical (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is quetiapine typical or atypical?

<p>Atypical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What neurotransmitter do typical antipsychotics work on?

<p>Dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What neurotransmitters do atypical antipsychotics work on?

<p>Serotonin and dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Typical antipsychotics have more or less EPS side effects?

<p>More (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atypical antipsychotics have more or less EPS side effects?

<p>Less (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Typical antipsychotics work on positive or negative symptoms?

<p>Positive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Atypical antipsychotics work on positive or negative symptoms?

<p>Both (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Class for benzotropine?

<p>Anticholinergic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is benzotropine used for?

<p>EPS symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lithium is part of what drug class?

<p>Mood stabilizers/anti-manic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name 3 meds used to treat BPD.

<p>Valproic acid, Gabapentin, Lamotrigine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug of choice for manic episodes?

<p>Lithium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of lithium?

<p>Decrease manic episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are side effects of lithium?

<p>Drowsy, diarrhea, headache, dry mouth, GI upset, fine hand tremors, pulse irregular, polyuria, weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lithium levels may not become therapeutic for how long?

<p>1-3 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are therapeutic levels of lithium?

<p>1.0-1.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often are lithium levels drawn until they are therapeutic?

<p>Weekly</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity?

<p>Ataxia, blurred vision, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of fluids per day with lithium?

<p>2500-3000 ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does desipramine belong to?

<p>TCA</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does amitriptyline belong to?

<p>TCA</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does imipramine belong to?

<p>TCA</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does phenelzine belong to?

<p>MAOI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does isocarboxazid belong to?

<p>MAOI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does tranylcypromine belong to?

<p>MAOI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does bupropion belong to?

<p>Atypical antidepressant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does trazodone belong to?

<p>Atypical antidepressant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does escitalopram belong to?

<p>SSRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does fluoxetine belong to?

<p>SSRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does citalopram belong to?

<p>SSRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does paroxetine belong to?

<p>SSRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does sertraline belong to?

<p>SSRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does duloxetine belong to?

<p>SNRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

What class does venlafaxine belong to?

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Study Notes

Psychotropic Medications Overview

  • Chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, and haloperidol are classified as typical antipsychotics.
  • Atypical antipsychotics include clozapine, aripiprazole, risperidone, ziprasidone, olanzapine, paliperidone, and quetiapine.

Mechanisms of Action

  • Typical antipsychotics primarily target dopamine neurotransmitters.
  • Atypical antipsychotics affect both serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitters.

Side Effects Comparison

  • Typical antipsychotics are associated with a higher risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS).
  • Atypical antipsychotics lead to fewer EPS side effects.

Symptom Management

  • Typical antipsychotics are more effective for treating positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
  • Atypical antipsychotics are effective for both positive and negative symptoms.

Medication Classes and Uses

  • Benzotropine is an anticholinergic medication used to manage EPS symptoms.
  • Lithium belongs to mood stabilizers/antimanic class and is the drug of choice for managing manic episodes and decreasing their frequency.

Lithium: Administration and Monitoring

  • Therapeutic lithium levels typically range from 1.0 to 1.5 mEq/L.
  • It may take 1-3 weeks for lithium levels to reach therapeutic range, requiring weekly monitoring until stabilized.
  • Recommended daily fluid intake for lithium patients is between 2500-3000 ml.

Side Effects of Lithium

  • Common side effects include drowsiness, diarrhea, headache, dry mouth, gastrointestinal upset, fine hand tremors, irregular pulse, polyuria, and weight gain.
  • Signs of lithium toxicity can include ataxia, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Antidepressant Classes

  • Desipramine, amitriptyline, and imipramine are classified as Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs).
  • Phenelzine, isocarboxazid, and tranylcypromine are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
  • Bupropion and trazodone are categorized as atypical antidepressants.
  • Escitalopram, fluoxetine, citalopram, paroxetine, and sertraline are classified as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).
  • Duloxetine and venlafaxine are categorized as Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs).

Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Common medications used to treat BPD include valproic acid, gabapentin, and lamotrigine.

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This quiz focuses on the classification of commonly used psychotropic medications as typical or atypical. Review these key terms to enhance your understanding of pharmacological treatments in psychology. Perfect for students studying psychology or mental health professionals.

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