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What is the therapeutic classification of Citalopram?
What is the therapeutic classification of Citalopram?
Which medication is used primarily as an antipsychotic?
Which medication is used primarily as an antipsychotic?
Which agent is classified as a monocyclic antidepressant?
Which agent is classified as a monocyclic antidepressant?
What is the primary indication for Carbamazepine?
What is the primary indication for Carbamazepine?
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Which of the following medications is NOT an antianxiety agent?
Which of the following medications is NOT an antianxiety agent?
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Which medication is indicated for smoking cessation?
Which medication is indicated for smoking cessation?
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What therapeutic classification does Clonazepam belong to?
What therapeutic classification does Clonazepam belong to?
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Which of the following medications is classified as a 2nd generation antipsychotic?
Which of the following medications is classified as a 2nd generation antipsychotic?
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What is the primary therapeutic classification of Desvenlafaxine?
What is the primary therapeutic classification of Desvenlafaxine?
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Which medication is primarily classified as a carboxamide anticonvulsant?
Which medication is primarily classified as a carboxamide anticonvulsant?
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Which medication is indicated for the treatment of anxiety?
Which medication is indicated for the treatment of anxiety?
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What is the primary indication for Bupropion?
What is the primary indication for Bupropion?
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Which medication is classified as a stimulant?
Which medication is classified as a stimulant?
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Which medication is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant?
Which medication is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant?
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Which medication can be used as an anticonvulsant?
Which medication can be used as an anticonvulsant?
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Which of the following medications is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders?
Which of the following medications is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders?
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Which medication is classified as an SSRI?
Which medication is classified as an SSRI?
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What is the therapeutic classification of Aripiprazole?
What is the therapeutic classification of Aripiprazole?
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Which medication is a known anticonvulsant?
Which medication is a known anticonvulsant?
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Which of these medications is a 5-HT1A serotonin receptor partial agonist?
Which of these medications is a 5-HT1A serotonin receptor partial agonist?
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Study Notes
Medications and Their Classifications
- Alprazolam (Xanax) is an antianxiety agent classified as a benzodiazepine.
- Amitriptyline (Elavil) is an antidepressant, specifically a tricyclic antidepressant.
- Aripiprazole (Abilify) is an antipsychotic, categorized as a second-generation antipsychotic.
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL, Zyban) is an antidepressant and aids in smoking cessation. It's a monocyclic antidepressant.
- Buspirone Hydrochloride (BuSpar) is an antianxiety agent, functioning as a 5-HT1A serotonin receptor partial agonist.
- Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Carnexiv, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol-XR, Teril) is an anticonvulsant, classified as a carboxamide anticonvulsant.
- Citalopram (Celexa) is an antidepressant, categorized as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
- Clonazepam (Klonopin) is both an antianxiety agent and an anticonvulsant, also a benzodiazepine.
- Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq, Khedezla) is an antidepressant, categorized as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
- Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride (Focalin) is a stimulant used for ADHD, functioning as a norepinephrine/dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NE/DA).
- Dextroamphetamine (Adderall, and other formulations), Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine, Amphetamine Aspartate are stimulants, used for ADHD. They are classified as central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.
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Test your knowledge on various medications and their classifications in this quiz. Learn about different types of antidepressants, antianxiety agents, and other psychopharmaceuticals. Challenge yourself to identify the categories and functions of these medications.
