LSW & LCSW Exam | Medications

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Medications

Depressive Disorders / Antidepressants are in class of drugs known as (SSRIs)
Prozac (Fluoxetine)
Celexa (Citalopram)
Zoloft (Sertraline) *** Also used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
Paxil (Paroxetine)
Luvox (Fluvoxamine)

Anxiety Disorders /Antianxiety medications belong to a class of drugs known as Benzodiazepines

Valium (Diazepam)
Xanax (Alprazolam)
Ativan (Lorazepam)
Klonopin (Clonazepam)

Mood Disorders / Mood stabilizers
Lithium
Depakote (Divalproex Sodium)
Lamictal (Lamotragine)

Schizophrenia / Anti-psychotic medications

Haldol (Haloperidol)
Thorazine (Chlorpromazine)
Seroquel (Quitiapine)
Risperdal (Risperidone)
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Clozaril (Clozapine)
Abilify (Aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic medication that can also be used as an “add-on” medication in conjunction with another medication for depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia when the other medication is not enough.

*Tardive Dyskinesia is a possible side-effect of long term use from ant-psychotic medications

Tardive Dyskinesia causes involuntary face and body movements of your tongue, lips, face, blinking waving your arms, etc. *

ADHD

Ritalin/Concerta (Methylphenidate) // Make a flash card for Concerta as well
Adderall (Amphetamine)
Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine)

Memorize the medications for ADHD, Abilify (Aripiprazole), and the other 2 A’s (Alprazolam and Ativan) are for anxiety. By doing this, you know that if a medication begins with A that you didn’t fully memorize, it’s most likely an anxiety medication.

Memorize – PF Pram = Depressive Disorder
VXK Pam = Anxiety Disorder

*The testing site provides us with something to write on so I recommend writing the shortcuts down as soon as you’re able to*

Memorize “PF Pram” = Depressive Disorder
Any medication that starts with P, F, or ends with “pram” = Depressive disorder

Prozac
Paxil
Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Citalopram
Escitalopram

Memorize “VXK Pam” = Anxiety Disorders
Any medication that starts with V, X, K, or ends with “pam” = Anxiety disorder

Valium
Xanax
Klonopin
Diazepam
Lorazepam
Clonazepam

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The content discussed and shared in this video was NOT taken from the actual Licensed Social Work (LSW) Exam, Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) Exam, ASWB Master Exam, or ASWB Clinical Exam. I do NOT know what questions will be on the Licensed Social Work (LSW) Exam, Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) Exam, ASWB Master Exam, or ASWB Clinical Exam. I do NOT have ANY knowledge of the questions that will appear on the actual Licensed Social Work (LSW) Exam, Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) Exam, ASWB Master Exam, or ASWB Clinical Exam. AGAIN, all content discussed and shared within this video was NOT taken from the actual Licensed Social Work (LSW) Exam, Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) Exam, ASWB Master Exam, or ASWB Clinical Exam.

[brianac]

Failed my exam by 1 pt and did not study medications Bc I heard there would only be 1 or 2 . You’re absolutely right about these being freebies, wish I found this video sooner. 👍🏾

[MistyButterflies]

Just an update one of my friends took her LMSW exam a few weeks ago and said there were A LOT of medication questions. So this seems more significant now than it may have been when you made this video 3 years ago! Thank you

[danielamadrigalfernandez]

I presented a test yesterday and I encountered about 3 questions about medications. The majority of the questions were case studies about what to do as a social worker in specific scenarios. I have to say that studying and identifying the stage of the helping process is really important. I watched a video that helped me a lot.

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Ray. I just passed my clinical social work exam. I’m grateful for your videos, it made studying easier and I enjoyed reviewing the material with you. Keep up the great work ✌️

[youdontknowjack]

I passed my exam today! So grateful for your content!

[judyflorian]

This is the absolute best video on learning medications for the LCSW exam. First one that made sense and provided the list of meds in the comments. Thank you!

[emerafey]

I passed my MSW exam today! I didn't end up *needing* the medication questions, but knowing I got them right helped me to have more confidence. I learned them entirely due to this video. I also pretty much studied with your videos. I'm so grateful to you!

[Kristen]

Can I say something? You are simply the best. I have to go through the LICSW exam for a second time bc I let my license lapse (eye roll). But your energy is so great, I don't mind studying because I'm studying with you. Really appreciative of the positive vibes you're bringing to the process. Thank you!

[myvisualdiares]

I PASSED yesterday! Thanks so much! I saw a medication and immediately with to my notes of these short cut abbreviations.

[laurenhaas]

Thank you Ray! I passed my MSW exam today with the help of the medication list in this video! Thank you!!

[susancook]

You might add Zoloft (Sertraline) and Luvox(Fluvoxamine) both Depression Meds do not begin with P or F nor end with Pram

[yeneyruiz]

I PASSED Thank you for your videos! they were very helpful!!!

[bethanyleonard]

Never thought it could be this simple. Thank you for the advice!

[jamiebrown]

I wanted to give your videos credit because I am sure they helped me pass the ASWB exam. I failed the first time and found your videos while studying for the second attempt. Your appraoch resonated with me and really helped me learn what I needed to learn. Thank you for what you do!!

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[michellesilva-mera]

Your approach is 10000 percent my learning style!!! So glad I found you, I test in August..

[xomikaj]

Love this method so much. Gonna use this with my practice test, then my LCSW EXAM 🤞🏾🙏🏽

[mamiko]

Hey Ray, I passed my LSW exam yesterday! Thank you so much for your videos. The one on medications, especially, helped tremendously!

[TremaineRossyion]

Just finished taking exam for the second time! I did worst this time than before. Some medications were there.
Thank you!

90 days to reschedule!

[Msofakiind]

Happy I found your video! Studying for the LCSW much needed review.