NS 340 Medication Review Quiz
? The 25-question quiz will be composed of Multiple Choice.
? There will not be an in-class Study Guide Review prior to the quiz.
? You will have 30 minutes to complete the online quiz before it automatically stops.
? To enhance your knowledge of commonly prescribed psychotropic medications, it is recommended that you become familiar with the medications and some general information related to the classifications included on the Psychopharmacology list in your NS 341 Clinical Application Packet.
Recommended Resources
Halter 7th ed. Textbook
Antipsychotics Handout
Antidepressant and Mood Stabilizer Handout
Anxiolytic Handout
? Emphasis should be placed on the drug classifications, indications for usage, adverse reactions/side effects, nursing interventions, patient/family teaching, lab values, as applicable, and other pertinent information/precautions.
? In particular, pay attention to the following medications which will be included in the quiz questions:
ADHD Drugs
dextroamphetamine or amphetamine salts (Adderall)
methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Alcohol and Drug Cessation
disulfiram (Antabuse)
methadone hydrochloride (Methadone or Dolophine)
naltrexone hydrochloride (ReVia or Revia)
Antidepressants
• Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI's)
phenelzine (Nardil)
• Related Antidepressants
bupropion (Wellbutrin)
• Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI's)
duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta)
• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's)
sertraline (Zoloft)
• Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA's)
amitriptyline (Elavil)
imipramine hydrochloride (Tofranil)
Antiparkinsonian Medications
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
trihexyphenidyl (Artane)
Antipsychotics
• First Generation (AKA Typical, Traditional)
chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
fluphenazine (Prolixin)
haloperidol (Haldol)
• Second Generation (AKA Atypical, Nontraditional, Novel)
clozapine (Clozaril)
quetiapine (Seroquel)
risperidone (Risperdal)
• Third Generation
aripiprazole (Abilify)