Questions and Answers
Which of the following are benzodiazepines? (Select all that apply)
What mnemonic can help remember the benzodiazepines?
Double TLC and AC
Which of these drugs is an atypical antipsychotic?
How many atypical antipsychotics were mentioned?
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Which mood stabilizer is associated with the mnemonic related to eating no carbs?
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Match the following antidepressant types with their drugs:
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There are more than three SNRIs listed.
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What does TCA stand for?
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The first drug in the TCA category is __________.
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Which drug is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MOAI)?
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Study Notes
Anxiolytic - Benzodiazepines
- Mnemonic for Benzodiazepines: "Double TLC and AC"
- "-azepam" drugs include:
- Temazepam
- Lorazepam
- Clonazepam
- Diazepam (represented as "double" TLC)
- Remaining drugs refer to anxiety and sweating:
- Alprazolam (AC)
- Chlordiazepoxide
Atypical Antipsychotics
- Mnemonic: "CO-Z" "RAQ"
- Key drugs include:
- Clozapine (Clozaril)
- Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Ziprasidone (Geodon)
- Risperidone (Risperdal)
- Aripiprazole (Abilify)
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Mood Stabilizers
- Mnemonic: "Ox and Lam are Lit as Val because they eat no Carbs"
- Drugs include:
- Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
- Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
- Lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith)
- Valproic Acid/Divalproex (Depakene/Depakote)
- Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Antidepressants - SNRI
- Mnemonic: "If you're feeling depressed and could use a shot of norepinephrine, why not rent a DVD?"
- Key drugs are:
- Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
- Unique initial letters D and V prevent confusion with other antidepressants.
Antidepressants - TCA
- Mnemonic: "North America has 3 large countries"
- Drugs include:
- Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
- Amitriptyline (Elavil)
- TCA (tricyclic) connection highlighted by "-triptyline" suffix.
Antidepressants - SSRI
- Mnemonic: "Man, I'm so depressed this year. I've had the Flu twice already. I feel like such a PESC!"
- Drugs include:
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Citalopram (Celexa)
Typical Antipsychotics
- Mnemonic: "My cousin, Hal is such a TYPICAL American, he eats out at P.F.Changs every night."
- Key drugs include:
- Haloperidol (Haldol) ("Hal")
- Perphenazine (Trilafon) ("P.F.")
- Fluphenazine (Prolixin) ("P.F.")
- Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) ("P.F.")
- Notable for "-azine" suffix in the last three drugs.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MOAI)
- Mnemonic: "Fennel adds an atypical flavor to cuisine"
- Primarily used for atypical depression.
- The drug Phenelzine serves as a key example, linked through the herb fennel.
Antidepressant - Other
- Three drugs mentioned but not fully detailed.
- Further research may be needed to gather specifics on these drugs.
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