psyche

Question 1

Venlafaxine and other serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are associated with the development of

Answer 1

HTN

Question 2

Lithium toxicity can be precipitated by _______

Answer 2

NSAIDs, diuretics, ACEI, metronidazole

Question 3

_________are associated with a significant increase in mortality in dementia patients

Answer 3

Antipsychotics

Question 4

the features of Wernicke’s encephalopathy is CAN OPEN

Answer 4

Confusion
Ataxia
Nystagmus
Ophthamoplegia
PEripheral
Neuropathy

Question 5

can you start someone on SSRI who is on aspirin?

Answer 5

yes but add a PPI

Question 6

Inhibition of the reuptake of monoamine neurotransmitters

Question 7

___________________may cause methaemoglobinaemia

Answer 7

Nitrates, including recreational nitrates such as amyl nitrite (‘poppers’)

Question 8

Features of cocaine toxicity

Answer 8

metabolic alkalosis
hyperthermia
psychosis
rhabdomyolysis
seizures

Question 9

______________should be used as the first-line treatment in opioid detoxification

Answer 9

Methadone or buprenorphine

Question 10

Blood tests in NEMS?

Answer 10

raised CK and raised WCC!