Drugs in Psychiatric Disorders — Flashcards

Mirtazapine causes _____ appetite and weight gain

Typical antipsychotics are associated with anti-cholinergic effects, such as _____ and constipation

Neuro/Psych _____ is an atypical antidepressant that can cause priapism in men

Long-term pharmacologic treatment of alcoholism may include _____ or acamprosate, which reduce cravings

Typical antipsychotics are associated with _____-adrenergic blockade, which may cause orthostatic hypotension

Mirtazapine is an _____-adrenergic antagonist, which increases pre-synaptic release of serotonin and norepinephrine

_____ is a reversible and selective inhibitor of the MAO-A enzyme.

Atypical antipsychotics may cause metabolic syndrome, which is characterized by _____, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia

_____ is a D2 and D3 receptor antagonist used as an antiemetic and antipsychotic.

Hint: Antipsychotic

Neuro/Psych _____ are a class of antidepressants that can cause QT interval prolongation, which precipitates torsades de pointes