Psychotropic Medications

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a drug that has a calming or sedative effect

  • The veterinarian administered a tranquilizer to the agitated horse before examining it.
  • The doctor gave me a tranquilizer to help me relax before the procedure.
  • I need a tranquilizer to deal with my crazy boss.
  • Listening to classical music is like a tranquilizer for my mind.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'quetiapine' is a noun referring to a medication used to treat certain mental/mood conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

  • The patient was prescribed quetiapine to help manage their bipolar disorder.
  • My friend takes quetiapine to help with their anxiety.
  • I heard quetiapine is sometimes called 'Q-ball' on the street.
  • Using quetiapine is like putting a blanket over your racing thoughts.