Pharmacology Review

Vocabulary flashcards for reviewing psychiatric medications.

Sertraline (Zoloft)

SSRI used for depression, anxiety, and anorexia nervosa, watch for seratonin syndrome, sexual dysfunction, and suicide risks.

Phenelzine (Nardil)

MAOI inhibitor used for depression, watch for hypertensive crisis and interactions with thyramine.

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

SNRI used for depression and anxiety, watch for discontinuation syndrome and seratonin syndrome.

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Atypical antidepressant used for depression, ADHD, and smoking cessation, caution with seizure history.

Benzodiazepine

Used PRN for anxiety, addictive, for short term use.

Propranolol/Gabapentin

Beta Blockers/Anticonvulsants Used for longer term anxiety, neuropathy, and diabetic seizures.

Buspirone

Nonbarbiturate anxiolytics used for Anxiety.

Hydroxyzine

Antihistamines used for sedation.

Disulfiram

Alcohol deterrent Aversion Therapy.

Opioids (Heroin, Oxycodone, Fentanyl)

Pain relief, watch for abuse. Side effects include sedation, euphoria, watery eyes, and dilated pupils.

Naloxone

Opiate antagonist used for opioid overdose.

Methadone

Used for opioid withdrawal.

Lithium

Used for bipolar disorder, monitor for toxicity (0.6 to 1.2mEq/L). Watch for NSAIDs interactions, GI upset, hand tremor, and polyuria.

Lamotrigine

Anticonvulsant used for bipolar disorder, watch for Steven Johnson Syndrome.

Ariprazole/Paliperidone

Antipsychotics used for bipolar disorder.

Prazosin

Used for PTSD nightmares.

Donepezil

Used for cognitive decline, caution with pre-existing asthma due to bradycardia.

Clozapine

Used for psychosis, watch for Agranulocytosis.

Risperidone, Olanzapine, Quetiapine

Antipsychotics used for psychosis, watch for hypertension, somnolence, and weight gain. Give at night.

Methylphenidate

CNS Stimulant used for ADHD, give drug holidays, and monitor weight.