PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY: ANTIDEPRESSANTS, MOOD STABILIZERS, AND ANTIPSYCHOTICS. EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY:
ANTIDEPRESSANTS, MOOD
STABILIZERS, AND ANTIPSYCHOTICS.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND UPDATED)




SSRI - ANS Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; first-line for depression & anxiety (Prozac,
Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, Paxil, Luvox). Side effects: sexual dysfunction, GI upset. Risk: Serotonin
syndrome.


SNRI - ANS Treat depression, anxiety, chronic pain (Effexor, Cymbalta). Side effect: increased
BP.


Bupropion (Wellbutrin) - ANS Atypical antidepressant; no sexual side effects. Do NOT use in
seizures or eating disorders.


Trazodone - ANS Antidepressant used for sleep. Risk: Priapism.


Mirtazapine (Remeron) - ANS Antidepressant; increases appetite and sleep. Good for weight
loss clients.


Benzodiazepines - ANS Fast anxiety relief (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium). Risk:
dependence. Contraindicated in substance use disorders.


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