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Chapter #15

Brain Disorders

Schizophrenia Split of loss of reality.
Depression Mood disorder characterized by low levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the CNS .
Bipolar Mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Akinesia Loss of voluntary movement.
Akathisia Inability to sit still.
Tardive Dyskinesia Involuntary repetitive movements, often affecting the face, mouth, and extremities.
Extrapyramidal Effects Are a group of symptoms related to motor control that arise from the use of certain medication, particularly antipsychotic drugs.
Atypical Antipsychotic Are antipsychotics that are less likely to cause certain extrapyramidal effects, aka second-generation antipsychotic agents.
Typical Antipsychotic Considered first-generation antipsychotic agents.
Prolong QT An irregular heart rhythm. Patients that take drugs that prolong the QT interval need periodic ECGs and need to be careful with tachycardia.
Trismus Is a condition characterized by the inability to fully open the mouth due to muscle spasm, rigidity, or mechanical obstruction.
Sialorrhea Hypersalivation or drooling, is the excessive production of saliva or the inability to effectively manage and swallow saliva.
Ageusia Complete loss of the sense of taste.
SSRIs Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
SNRIs Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
TCAs Tricyclic Antidepressants
MAOIs Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
What is the brand name for haloperidol? Haldol
Which drug class does Haldol belong to? Antipsychotic Drug
What is Haldol used for? Mental Illness
What is the brand name for clozapine? Clozaril
Which drug class does Clozaril belong to? Antipsychotic Drug
What is Clozaril used for? Mental Illness
What is the brand name for olanzapine? Zyprexa
Which drug class does Zyprexa belong to? Antipsychotic Drug
What is Zyprexa used for? Mental Illness
What is the brand name for quetiapine? Seroquel
Which drug class does Seroquel belong to? Antipsychotic Drug
What is Seroquel used for? Mental Illness
What is the brand name for risperidone? Risperdal
Which drug class does Risperdal belong to? Antipsychotic Drug
What is Risperdal used for? Mental Illness
What is the brand name for citalopram? Celexa
Which drug class does Celexa belong to? SSRIs
What is Celexa used for? Depression/Anxiety
What is the brand name for escitalopram? Lexapro
Which drug class does Lexapro belong to? SSRIs
What is Lexapro used for? Depression/Anxiety
What is the brand name for fluoxetine? Prozac
Which drug class does Prozac belong to? SSRIs
What is Prozac used for? Depression/Anxiety
What is the brand name for paroxetine? Paxil
Which drug class does Paxil belong to? SSRIs
What is Paxil used for? Depression/Anxiety
What is the brand name for sertraline? Zoloft
Which drug class does Zoloft belong to? SSRIs
What is Zoloft used for? Depression/Anxiety
What is the brand name for venlafaxine? Effexor
Which drug class does Effexor belong to? SNRIs
What is Effexor used for? Depression/Anxiety
What is the brand name for amitriptyline? Elavil, Vanatrip
Which drug class does Elavil, Vanatrip belong to? TCAs
What is Elavil, Vanatrip used for? Depression/Anxiety
What is the brand name for imipramine? Tofranil
Which drug class does Tofranil belong to? TCAs
What is Tofranil used for? Depression/Anxiety
What is the brand name for nortriptyline? Pamelor
Which drug class does Pamelor belong to? TCAs
What is Pamelor used for? Depression/Anxiety
What is the brand name for bupropion? Wellbutrin SR
Which drug class does Wellbutrin SR belong to? NDRIs
What is Wellbutrin SR used for? Depression/ Smoking Withdrawal
What is the brand name for lithium? Lithobid
Which drug class does Lithobid belong to? Mood Stabilizer
What is Lithobid used for? BiPolar
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