Active Recall 1

Benzodiazepines, such as Alprazolam, work by enhancing the inhibitory neurotransmitter __________; the antidote for toxicity is __________.
Buspirone is an anxiolytic that does not cause sedation or dependence, but it takes __________ weeks to reach full therapeutic effect.
SSRIs (e.g., Fluoxetine) carry a risk of __________ Syndrome, which manifests as agitation, fever, tremors, and hyperreflexia.
SNRIs like Venlafaxine block the reuptake of serotonin and __________; therefore, nurses must monitor the patient for __________ (a cardiovascular side effect).
Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant that does not cause sexual dysfunction but carries a specific risk for __________, especially in patients with eating disorders.
The TCA Amitriptyline causes __________ effects (dry mouth, urinary retention) and can be lethal in overdose due to cardiac __________.
Clients taking MAOIs (e.g., Phenelzine) must avoid foods high in __________ (e.g., aged cheese, cured meats) to prevent a __________ Crisis.
Lithium toxicity is increased by __________ (electrolyte imbalance) and concurrent use of __________ (pain medication class) or diuretics.
First-generation antipsychotics like Haloperidol carry a high risk of __________ (e.g., acute dystonia) and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.
Clozapine requires strict monitoring of the __________ count due to the risk of Agranulocytosis.

Myasthenia Gravis is treated with cholinesterase inhibitors like __________, which increase the amount of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction.
A "Cholinergic Crisis" (too much medication) presents with SLUDGE symptoms and __________ (slow heart rate); it is treated with __________.
In Parkinson's treatment, Levodopa crosses the blood-brain barrier to convert to dopamine, while __________ prevents its breakdown in the periphery.
Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that can cause __________ control disorders (e.g., gambling) and sudden sleep attacks.
Phenytoin can cause gingival __________; therefore, nurses must teach good oral hygiene.
Carbamazepine carries a risk for __________ dyscrasias (low WBCs, RBCs, platelets) and serious skin rashes like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
Valproic Acid carries a risk for __________ (liver damage) and __________ (inflammation of the pancreas).
Lamotrigine requires slow titration to prevent __________ Syndrome.
Topiramate can cause metabolic __________ and reduced sweating (overheating risk).
For Status Epilepticus, the first-line medication administered IV is a __________ (e.g., Lorazepam).

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