Chapter 11: Behavioral Science Flashcards
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Fluoxetine, Sertraline and Escitalopram are all which kind of medication?
SSRI
SE of SSRI
sexual dysfunction (anorgasmia);GI distress; SIADH; prolonged QT interval
Venlafaxine and Duloxetine are which kind of meds?
SNRI (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor)
SE of SNRI
HTN, sedation, nausea
MOA of tricyclic antidepressants
serotonin and NE reuptake inhibitors
uses of TCA (give 6)
- Major depression
- OCD (Clomipramine)
- Chronic pain/neuropathy (Amitriptyline)
4.Nocturnal enuresis (Imipramine) - Migraine prophylaxis
- Nortriptyline and Desipramine best for elderly (short half-life)
adverse effects of TCA (give 6)
- increase dopamine (risk of mania)
- anticholinergic (urinary retention; tachycardia, dry mouth, hyperthermia)
3.block alpha 1 receptors (orthostatic hypotension) - block AV node conduction (prolong QT)
- block Na channels arrhythmia, seizure
- block histamine receptors (sedation)
management of TCA overdose
fluids and sodium bicarb
If you want to switch a pt. from SSRI to MAO inhibitor, how long should you discontinue the drug before starting MAO i?
4 weeks
If you want to switch from MAO i to SSRI, how long must the patient discontinue MAOi?
2 weeks
What are some contraindications of using MOAI?
tyramine consumption (wine and cheese) leads to overstimulation of sympathetic pathway; other contraindications: TCA, dextromethorphan, St. John’s wort all of these can precipitate serotonin syndrome
Which antidepressant can help stop smoking, and has the lowest sexual dysfunction but may lower seizure threshhold:
Buproprion (Wellbutrin)
Which antidepressant can also help with smoking cessation because it is a partial agonist at nicotinic Ach receptor, BUT has an increased risk of suicide?
Varenicline
Which mood stabilizer is the safest in pregnancy?
Lamotrigine
Which mood stabilizer is good for acute mania?
valproic acid
Which mood stabilizer could cause nephrogenic diabetes and is also a teratogen?
Lithium
Which problem is common in newborns born to mother’s who took lithium during the first trimester?
Ebstein’s anamoly
What problems could valproic acid cause in a newborn and why?
neural tube defects (folate deficiency)
Best treatment for a specific phobia
desensitization (CBT)
various treatments for generalized anxiety disorder
SSRI, buspirone, venlafaxine, benzodiazepine(cause sedation, do not use in elderly)
treatment for PTSD
CBT (best); SSRI, venlafaxine; Prazosin (for nightmares)
Brief Psychotic Disorder time period
more than one day, less than one month
Schizophreniform Disorder
more than 1 month, less than 6 months
Schizoaffective disorder
occurence of delusions or hallucinations + major mood disturbance (major depression or mania)