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Pharm Unit 7 Review

Pharm Unit 7 Review WITC

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Chemical affected by myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune disease) that prevents muscle contraction Acetylcholine
Substance that should be avoided by patients taking antidepressants Alcohol
Another name for antipsychotics Neuroleptic
Mechanism that protects an individual from a threatening situation Anxiety
Mental condition where patient loses touch with reality Psychosis
Substances produced by the body after exercise that have antidepressant effects Endorphins
Common drug used to treat ADHD Adderall
Substance that induces sleep Hypnotic
Drug used in treatment of bipolar disorder lithium
Condition for which amphetamines are prescribed ADHD
Dementia for which anticholinesterase drugs are prescribed Alzheimers
Common antipsychotic Zyprexa
Common anxiolytic Ativan
Category of drugs that diazepam and temazepam belong to Benzodiazepines
Type of antidepressant that can severely interact with certain foods MAO (Monoamine oxidases)
Brand name for gabapentin Neurontin
Alzheimer's medication Aricept
Common anticonvulsant Dilantin
Brain chemical important in sleep, depression, appetite, and pain Serotonin
Condition treated with CNS stimulants Narcolepsy
Brand name for methylphenidate Ritalin
Another name for minor tranquilizers Anxiolytic
Drugs that may require 2-3 weeks before they have a therapeutic effect Antidepressants
Generic name for Valium diazepam
Drug that calms and decreases nervousness and excitability Sedative
Newer category of antidepressants SSRI
Common psychosis Schizophrenia
Highly addictive medications used for insomnia and epilepsy Barbiturates
Mood disorder characterized by grandiose behavior, flight of ideas, and hyperactivity Mania
Group of sx caused by antipsychotics Extra pyramidal
A false belief is called a Delusion
Chronic progressive degenerative disease that attacks the myelin sheath of the nerves MS
Drug used as an antimanic as well as an anticonvulsant Depakote
Tricyclic antidepressant often used for chronic pain amitriptyline
Another name for the major tranquilizers Antipsychotics
Common antidepressant used in smoking cessation Wellbutrin (Zyban)
Popular drug for Parkinson's Disease Sinemet
Generic name for Prozac fluoxetine
Condition for which major tranquilizers are used Psychosis
Disease treated with Tegretol Epilepsy
Condition treated with minor tranquilizers Anxiety
Brand name for diazepam Valium
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