Flashcards in depression 3 Deck (16)
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what ed with?
depression and hypertensive cisis
2
what are the adverse effects of MAO-I
1. orthostatic hypotension
2. weight gain
3. sexual dysfunction
3
what class of antidepressants is considered last line
MAO-I's
4
why are MAOI's so rarely used
diet restriction; can't eat foods with tyramine
5
what antidepressant can be abruptly discontinued and claims to few sexual side effects and no weight gain
vortioxetine (Brintellix)
6
what antidepressants can be beneficial for patients with CV diseases or elderly patients
SSRIs
7
what antidepressants are beneficial for obese patients, or patients with low motivation or apathy
SNRIs
8
what antidepressants are beneficial for patients with neuropathic pain or migraines
TCAs
9
what antidepressants are beneficial for patients who smoke or are obese
bupropion
10
when are neurovegetative symptoms relieved by antidperessants
1-2 weeks
11
when are response to cognitive symptoms relieved by antidepressnats
3-4 weeks
12
what is the time period goal for response or remission to antidepressant therapy
6-8 weeks
13
when is the continuation phase after response to antidepressant
4-9 months
14
what 3 symptoms must be present for diagnosis of serotonin syndrome
1. mental status change
2. tachycardia
3. neuromuscular abnormalities
15
what are the symptoms of serotonin syndrome
Heavy sweating
Agitation
Diarrhea
Tremor
Overactive reflexes
Mental status changes
Uncoordinated movements
Clunus muscle spasms
High Fever
Shivering
Tachycardia
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