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Question 1

DOC for tx of depression and anxiety

Answer 1

SSRI Citalopram Escitalopram Sertraline Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Paroxetine

Question 2

DOC Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 2

LEVODOPA and CARBIDOPA

Question 3

DOC: Antidepressants

Answer 3

→ Venlafaxine and SSRI’s are preferred [better safety and tolerability] → replaced Benzo’s due to better AE profile, no risk for dependency and efficacy is common in comorbid conditions i.e. PD, OCD, SAD, and depression Buspirone [2 nd line]: no abuse potential or withdrawal reaction; does not potentiate alcohol or sedative hypnotic effects; onset in 2 – 4 weeks

Question 4

DOC FOR THYROID STORM

Answer 4

PTU (propylthiouracil)

Question 5

ALENDRONATE is DOC for?

Answer 5

Glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis.

Question 6

DOC Myoclonic Seizures

Answer 6

Valproate
Topiramate is also used
levetiracetam (adjunctive therapy)

Question 7

DOC DIABETES INSIPIDUS

Answer 7

Desmopressin

Vasopressin**