NURS 291 - Exam 3 Prototype Meds Review

sertraline (Zoloft)

Antidepressant / SSRI

For depression

bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Atypical Antidepressant / SNRI

For depression

imipramine (Tofranil)

Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)

For major depression

phenelzine (Nardil)

Antidepressant / MAOI

For depression

Lithium (Eskalith)

Mood Stabilizer

For bipolar disorder

methylphenidate (Ritalin)

ADHD drug / CNS stimulant

Schedule II drug

For ADHD

chlorpromazine HCI (Thorazine)

Phenothiazine

For severe mental illness

haloperidol (Haldol)

Nonphenothiazine

For severe mental illness

risperidone (Risperdal)

Atypical Antipsychotic

For severe mental illness; treats BOTH positive and negative symptoms

Usually used with schizophrenia and acute manic mania associated with bipolar

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

Antidepressant / SSRI

For Generalized Anxiety & Depression

lorazepam (Ativan)

Benzodiazepine / Sedative-hypnotic

For anxiety disorders and insomnia

phenobarbital (Luminal)

Antiseizure drug; sedative / Barbiturate

Used as a sedative and hypnotic

zolpidem (Ambien)

Nonbenzodiazepine & Nonbarbiturate CNS depressant/ Sedative-hypnotic

Used as a hypnotic (helps with sleep)

BuSpar

Nonbarbiturate CNS depressant