Benzos and Barbs and other antianxiety meds What's going on when a patient reports... Brain functions and dysfunction Drugs Stuff you need to talk with your patients about
What is alprazolam (Xanax)
it's the benzodiazepine with the shortest half-life and the highest abuse potential
What is akathisia
I feel like I have a motor running inside me and I can't sit still
What is the limbic system
HOME homeostasis, emotions, olfactory and memory
What is Lithium
Has a narrow therapeutic index, is the most effective treatment for bipolar disorder and has the best evidence for preventing suicide in people who have bipolar disorder
What are pt. instructions for Lithium
Do not get dehydrated, do not take NSAIDS, maintain adequate salt and water intake and get levels checked regularly
What is buspirone (Buspar)
It carries no abuse potential but you have to take it twice a day
What is torticollis (dystonic reaction caused by antipsychotics)
I feel like I can't move my neck and I am so stiff
What is the Thalamus
The brain's receiver and sender of information
What is dyphenhydramine, (Benadryl) , benztropine (Cogentin)
You should give this to your patient who has a dystonic reaction
What is melatonin
Take it at bedtime to help to regulate your circadian rhythm
What is zolpidem (Ambien)
It helps with sleep and is not a benzo or a barb
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome
My husband started risperidone 2 weeks ago and he is confused and has a fever
What is Polyvagal theory
Somewhere in between fight, flight, and rest and digest the response freeze and dissociation
What is fluoxetine (Prozac)
Antidepressant with a long half-life that can be stopped without a taper
What are symptoms of serotonin syndrome
If you feel confused, agitated, your heart is pounding and you develop a fever while taking the sertraline go to the hospital
What are benzos, barbs and alcohol
The withdrawal from this can be life-threatening
What is Tardive Dyskinesia
My tongue is moving and I can't control it
What is neuroplasticity
The brain's ability to heal and build new neuronal connections
What is olanzapine
An excellent antipsychotic but it causes a lot of weight gain
What is the black box warning on antidepressants for adolescents and young adults
If you have suicidal thoughts you will need to tell someone immediately
What is a beta blocker like propranolol
This may help people who have performance anxiety
What is an anticholinergic side effect of a tricyclic antidepressant like amitriptyline
I think the medicine makes my eyes dry and I am constipated
What is an extrapyramidal side effect
Caused by the dopamine blockade in the nigrostriatal pathway
What is clozapine (Clozaril)
Can cause agranulocytosis
What are the dietary restrictions for someone taking an MAOI
You could develop a life threatening elevation in your blood pressure if you drink red wine or eat smoked meats

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