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How to memorize the medications for the LSW_LCSW exam. Medications
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How to memorize the medications for theLSW/LCSW exam. Medications
(mood stabilizers) Mood disorders - ANS-Depakote (Divalproex Sodium)
(mood stabilizers) Mood disorders/ schizophrenia - ANS-Abilify (Aripiprazole) *Fun fact - Abilify
is an "add-on" medication in conjunction with another medication for depression, Bipolar
Disorder, and Schizophrenia when the other medication is not enough
Akathisia Side effects of anti-psychotics - ANS--restlessness accompanied by anxiety
Anti-Anxiety Medications-fast acting and addictive - ANS-Benzodiazepines (any of a class of
heterocyclic organic compounds used as tranquilizers)
Librium (chlordiazepoxide)
Xanax (alprazolam)
Valium (diazepam)
Ativan (lorazepam)
Klonipin (clonazepam)
Restoril (temazepam)
Antimanic Agents (mood stabilizers) Mood disorders.
Can be used for treatment with Bipolar Disorder - ANS-Depakene (valproic acid, divalproex
sodium), Depakote sprinkles
Antimanic Agents (mood stabilizers) Mood disorders.
Can be used for treatment with Bipolar Disorder - ANS-Lamictal (lamotrigine)
Antimanic Agents (mood stabilizers) Mood disorders.
Can be used for treatment with Bipolar Disorder - ANS-Lithium (lithium carbonate), Eskalith,
Lithobid
Antimanic Agents (mood stabilizers) Mood disorders.
Can be used for treatment with Bipolar Disorder - ANS-Tegretol (carbamazepine)
Antimanic Agents (mood stabilizers) Mood disorders.
, Can be used for treatment with Bipolar Disorder - ANS-Topamax (topiramate)
Anxiety Disorders /Antianxiety medications belong to a class of drugs known as
Benzodiazepines - ANS-Ativan (Lorazepam)
Anxiety Disorders /Antianxiety medications belong to a class of drugs known as
Benzodiazepines - ANS-Klonopin (Clonazepam)
Anxiety Disorders /Antianxiety medications belong to a class of drugs known as
Benzodiazepines - ANS-Medications start with a "V," "X," "K" or ends in "pam"
Anxiety Disorders /Antianxiety medications belong to a class of drugs known as
Benzodiazepines - ANS-Valium (Diazepam)
Anxiety Disorders /Antianxiety medications belong to a class of drugs known as
Benzodiazepines - ANS-Xanax (Alprazolam)
Atypical antidepressants (SSNRIs) - ANS-Cymbalta (duloxetine)
Atypical antidepressants (SSNRIs) - ANS-Effexor (venlafaxine)
Atypical antidepressants (SSNRIs) - ANS-Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Benzodiazepines - ANS-drugs that lower anxiety and reduce stress; such as phobias and
anxiety/panic disorders/OCD
Bipolar disorders: Mood stabilizers - ANS-Depakote (Diavalproez)
Bipolar disorders: Mood stabilizers - ANS-Topamax (Topiramate)
Bipolar disorders: Mood stabilizers - ANS-Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine)
Depressive Disorder Medication - ANS-Starts with a "P/p" or "F/f" or ends with "pram"
Depressive Disorders(also known as Antidepressants) (SSRIs) - ANS-Celexa (citalopram)
Depressive Disorders(also known as Antidepressants) (SSRIs) - ANS-Lexapro (escitalopram)
Depressive Disorders(also known as Antidepressants) (SSRIs) - ANS-Luvox (fluvoxamine)
Depressive Disorders(also known as Antidepressants) (SSRIs) - ANS-Paxil (paroxetine)
Depressive Disorders(also known as Antidepressants) (SSRIs) - ANS-Prozac (fluoxetine)
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