1. Indications for alprazolam benzo?

NUR 211 Meds

• Indications for *alprazolam* (benzo)?

Answer anxiety-panic disorder depression ass. w/ anxiety

• dopamine (DOP)?

Answer *D*etermination *O*bsession *P*leasure (reward)

• serotonin (SER)?

Answer *S*leep *E*motion *R*emember (happy hormone)

• norepinephrine (NOR)?

Answer *N*o Hesitation *O*n Alert *R*ecall memory (stress hormone; controls cognitive alertness)

• Indications for *amantadine*?

Answer parkinsonism & EPS

• Indications for *amitriptyline* (tricyclic)?

Answer 1 / 3

depression anxiety insomnia

• Indications for *atomoxetine* (SNRI)?

Answer ADHD

• Indications for *benztropine* (anticholinergic)?

Answer parkinsonism drug induced EPS

• Indications for *buprenophine* (opioid)?

Answer opioid dependence (suppresses withdrawal symptoms in opioid detoxification)

• Indications for *bupropion* (antidepressant)?

Answer depression w/ psychotherapy or seasonal affective disorder

ADHD smoking cessation

• *buspirone* is a?

Answer non benzo anxiolytic

• *chlordiazepoxide* is used for?

Answer anxiety acute alcohol withdrawal

• *chlorpromazine* (antipsychotic) is used for?

Answer bipolar mania schizophrenia 2 / 3

emesis/hiccoughs

• Indications for *citalopram* (SSRI)?

Answer depression OCD, PTSD, GAD panic disorder social phobia

• Indications for *clozapine* (antipsychotic)?

Answer Schizophrenia unresponsive/in- tolerant of standard therapy. Reduce recurrent suicidal behavior in schizophrenic pts.

• Indications for *dextroamphetamine* (stimulant)?

Answer ADHD narcolepsy

• Indications for *duloxetine* (SNRI)?

Answer major depressive disorder GAD

• Indications for *fluoxetine* (SSRI)?

Answer major depressive disorder OCD, ADHD, PTSD panic disorder social phobia

• Indications for *fluphenazine* (antipsychotic)?

Answer acute & chronic psychoses

• Indications for *haloperidol* (antipsychotic)?

Answer schizophrenia manic states

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