Pharmacology

1. The first SSRI (prototype)
3. A non-addicting medication frequently used for anxiety
5. Atypical antipsychotic used for agitation, anxiety, and sleep
7. The category of antidepressants that one must stop 14 days before starting an SSRI or SNRI
8. Lexapro, Celexa, Zoloft are all antidepressants in this category
9. If taking this medication, patient must avoid aged meats and cheeses, wine, chocolate, and other tyramine-containing foods
12. First line benzodiazepine used for alcohol withdrawal
14. Oral disintegrating tablet for Zyprexa
16. The primary neurotransmitter believed to be low in those with depression
17. Lab that needs to be monitored when patient is on clozapine
20. Risperdal, Seroquel, Invega, and Geodon fall in this category of antipsychotics

2. Side effect is gynecomastia
4. A cardiac medication used to reduce nightmares in those with PTSD
6. First line medication for bipolar disorder
8. Effexor is one
9. The antidote for opiate overdose
10. The antidote for benzodiazepine overdose
11. Need to monitor QTc when giving this first-generation antipsychotic
13. Common beta-blocker used for anxiety
15. A form of Prolixin that is given IM
18. Haldol, Prolixin, Mellaril and Stelazine fall in this category of antipsychotics
19. Nortriptyline, Imipramine, and Doxepin fall in this category of antidepressants