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Questions and Answers
Pharmacological interventions are often used to target which of the following co-occurring conditions?
Pharmacological interventions are often used to target which of the following co-occurring conditions?
- Social deficits
- Communication deficits
- Cognitive Flexibility
- Anxiety, ADHD, Aggression (correct)
Pharmacological interventions should be the sole treatment approach for individuals with communication or social deficits.
Pharmacological interventions should be the sole treatment approach for individuals with communication or social deficits.
False (B)
Name two common types of psychotropic medications often prescribed in pharmacological interventions.
Name two common types of psychotropic medications often prescribed in pharmacological interventions.
Antipsychotics, SSRIs, or Stimulants
What is a potential cognitive benefit associated with pharmacological intervention in individuals with Alzheimer's disease?
What is a potential cognitive benefit associated with pharmacological intervention in individuals with Alzheimer's disease?
One of the challenges associated with pharmacological interventions is the potential for drug-induced ______ impairments.
One of the challenges associated with pharmacological interventions is the potential for drug-induced ______ impairments.
Match the following medications with their corresponding category.
Match the following medications with their corresponding category.
There is strong, consistent evidence supporting the long-term efficacy of all psychotropic medications.
There is strong, consistent evidence supporting the long-term efficacy of all psychotropic medications.
Why is overprescription of psychotropic medications considered a challenge in pharmacological interventions?
Why is overprescription of psychotropic medications considered a challenge in pharmacological interventions?
Besides medication, what other types of interventions are recommended alongside pharmacological treatments for optimal outcomes?
Besides medication, what other types of interventions are recommended alongside pharmacological treatments for optimal outcomes?
Which of the following medications is primarily used as a mood stabilizer?
Which of the following medications is primarily used as a mood stabilizer?
Flashcards
Pharmacological Interventions
Pharmacological Interventions
Interventions which utilize medication for a variety of conditions. Not for communication or social deficits and should be used in combination with other interventions
Antipsychotics
Antipsychotics
Medications used to treat psychosis or other mental disorders
SSRIs
SSRIs
Medications used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder.
Stimulants
Stimulants
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Challenges and Risks
Challenges and Risks
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Potential Cognitive Benefits
Potential Cognitive Benefits
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Study Notes
- Pharmacological interventions are drug-based treatments.
Targets for Pharmacological Interventions
- Co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, ADHD and aggression may be targets for pharmacological interventions.
- Communication or social deficits are not suitable targets for pharmacological interventions.
- Pharmacological interventions should be used in combination with other interventions.
Common Prescriptions (Psychotropics)
- Antipsychotics are commonly prescribed.
- SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are commonly prescribed.
- Stimulants are commonly prescribed.
Potential Cognitive Benefits
- Modest improvements in memory and attention may be achieved in Alzheimer's disease and vascular cognitive impairment.
- Enhanced attention and working memory may be achieved in ADHD.
- Improvement in cognitive flexibility may be achieved.
Challenges and Risks
- Drug-induced cognitive impairments represent a challenge and risk.
- Limited evidence supporting efficacy may represent a challenge and risk.
- Side effects represent a challenge and risk.
- Overmedication represents a challenge and risk.
- Overprescription of psychotropics represents a challenge and risk.
Common Medications
- Risperidone is a common medication.
- Carbamazepine is a common medication.
- Sodium Valproate is a common medication.
- Lamotrigine is a common medication.
- Lithium Carbonate is a common medication.
- Methylphenidate is a common medication.
- Procyclidine is a common medication.
- Fumarate is a common medication.
- Clobazam is a common medication.
- Lorazepam is a common medication.
- Diazepam is a common medication.
- Hydroxyzine is a common medication.
- Haloperidol is a common medication.
- Fluphenazine is a common medication.
- Sertraline is a common medication.
- Fluoxetine is a common medication.
- Oxcarbazepine is a common medication.
- Duloxetine is a common medication.
- Aripiprazole is a common medication.
- Clozapine is a common medication.
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