Memory Flashcards
(15 cards)
What does the mnemonic ‘Every Friend Sings Pop Covers Fiercely’ represent?
SSRIs: Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine, Citalopram, Fluvoxamine
SSRIs are known for mood regulation but can have side effects.
List the SSRIs mentioned in the content.
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Citalopram (Celexa)
- Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
What does the mnemonic ‘Don’t Vape During Lunch’ refer to?
SNRIs: Duloxetine, Venlafaxine, Desvenlafaxine, Levomilnacipran
SNRIs help with focus and energy but can raise blood pressure.
List the SNRIs mentioned in the content.
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
- Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
What does the mnemonic ‘I Always Dream Crazy Memories, Not Dark Adventures’ represent?
TCAs: Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Doxepin, Clomipramine, Maprotiline, Nortriptyline, Desipramine, Amoxapine
TCAs can cause sedation and various side effects, not typically first-line treatments.
List the TCAs mentioned in the content.
- Imipramine
- Amitriptyline
- Doxepin
- Clomipramine
- Maprotiline
- Nortriptyline
- Desipramine
- Amoxapine
What does the mnemonic ‘This Pizza Is Spoiled’ refer to?
MAOIs: Tranylcypromine, Phenelzine, Isocarboxazid, Selegiline
MAOIs require dietary restrictions to avoid hypertensive crises.
List the MAOIs mentioned in the content.
- Tranylcypromine
- Phenelzine
- Isocarboxazid
- Selegiline
What does the mnemonic ‘Big Mood Vibes Vary Totally’ refer to?
Atypical Antidepressants: Bupropion, Mirtazapine, Vilazodone, Vortioxetine, Trazodone
These antidepressants can affect mood differently and may not follow traditional serotonin pathways.
List the atypical antidepressants mentioned in the content.
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Mirtazapine (Remeron)
- Vilazodone (Viibryd)
- Vortioxetine (Trintellix)
- Trazodone
True or False: SSRIs are primarily focused on serotonin levels.
True
Fill in the blank: SNRIs combine serotonin and _______.
[norepinephrine]
True or False: TCAs are considered first-line treatments for depression.
False
Fill in the blank: MAOIs can lead to a hypertensive crisis if taken with _______-rich foods.
[tyramine]
True or False: Atypical antidepressants only focus on serotonin pathways.
False
