RECR 301 - Psychotropic Drugs

which of the following is considered a stimulant?

a) Thorazine

b) Alcohol

c) Nicotine

d) Xanax

nicotine

The most common type of anti-anxiety medications are called ____.

a) Benzodiazepines

b) Anti-convulsants

c) Stimulants

d) Barbiturates

benzodiazepines

Which of the following is an example of an SSRI?

a) Duloxetine

b) Fluoxetine

c) MAOI

d) Bupropion

Fluoxetine

Which of the following is a common side effect of antidepressants?

a) hallucinations

b) weight gain

c) tremors

d) photo sensitivity

weight gain

_____ are used to treat both seizure and mood disorders

a) antidepressants

b) antipsychotics

c) anticonvulsants

d) antianxiety

anticonvulsants

which of the following medications is most effective in treating mood disorders?

a) Prozac

b) Lithium

c) Thorazine

d) Adderall

lithium

which of the following is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications?

a) tremors

b) stomach pain

c) weight gain

d) sexual dysfunction

weight gain

Oxycodone is a psychotropic drug that interacts with the nervous system causing ____.

a) hallucinations

b) quickened heart rate and brain function

c) slowed heart rate and brain function

d) uninhibited behavior

slowed heart rate and brain function

which of the following drug types is commonly abused?

a) antipsychotics

b) antidepressants

c) anticonvulsants

d) antianxiety medications

antianxiety medications

alcohol is considered which of the following drug types?

a) antidepressants

b) opiate

c) sedative

d) stimulant

sedative

_____ are medications used to treat depression; can also be used to treat other health conditions such as anxiety, pain, and insomnia

antidepressants

commonly prescribed types of antidepressants (3)

• SSRI’s — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

• SNRI’s — Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

• NDRI’s — Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors

______ medications help reduce symptoms of anxiety, such as panic attacks and extreme fear and worry

anti-anxiety medications

______ increase alertness, attention, and energy. They can also elevate blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing.

stimulants

what types of disorders may stimulants be prescribed to treat (2)

ADHD and narcolepsy

______ medications are typically used to treat psychosis, a condition that involves some loss of contact with reality.

antipsychotic

which disorders are prescribed (typically) antipsychotics?

• schizophrenia

• bipolar disorder

• severe depression (also known as psychotic depression)

• to relieve symptoms of delirium, depression, or other mental health conditions common in older adults

_____ are typically used to treat bipolar disorder and mood changes associated with other mental disorders

mood stabilizers

what medication is an effective mood stabilizer and is approved for the treatment of mania and bipolar disorder

Lithium