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Which antipsychotics are indicated in hepatic impairment

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Paliperidone (if depot required)
Amisulpride
Sulpiride

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Which antidepressants are indicated in hepatic impairment

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Sertraline
Citalopram
Paroxetine
Vortioxetine

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Which mood stabilisers are indicated in hepatic impairment

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Lithium

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Which sedatives are indicated in hepatic impairment

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Lorazepam
Oxazepam
Temazepam
Zopiclone 3.75mg (with care)

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Which antidepressants are best avoided in hepatic impairment

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TCA and MAOI

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What is Modafinil

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psychostimulant which enhances wakefulness, attention, and vigilance

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When is dystonia most likely?

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early stages of treatment or after an increase in dose
It can also occur on drug withdrawal.

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Gell and Coombs classification Type I is?

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(IgE-mediated) reactions: These are immediate hypersensitivity reactions mediated by the IgE antibody. They can lead to symptoms such as hives, itching, swelling, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis. They generally occurs minutes to hours after exposure.

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Gell and Coombs classification Type II is?

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(Cytotoxic) reactions: These involve the activation of complement proteins and destruction of cells by antibodies. Examples include drug-induced haemolytic anaemia or thrombocytopenia. The timing of these reactions is variable.

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Gell and Coombs classification Type III is?

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(Immune Complex) reactions: Immune complexes, which are antigen-antibody aggregates, can form and deposit in tissues, leading to inflammation. This can manifest as conditions like serum sickness or drug-induced lupus. These usually occur 1 to 3 weeks after exposure.

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Gell and Coombs classification Type IV is?

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(Cell-mediated) reactions: These reactions are mediated by T cells and occur over a delayed period, often days to weeks after exposure to the drug. Contact dermatitis and some forms of drug-induced hepatitis are examples.

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Lithium contraindications

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Addison’s disease
Brugada syndrome
Cardiac disease associated with rhythm disorders
Clinically significant renal impairment
Untreated or untreatable hypothyroidism
Low sodium levels, including people that are dehydrated and those on low-sodium diets

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Lithium : long term use associated with

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Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
Hypercalcemia/hyperparathyroidism
Irreversible nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
CKD

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Drugs to avoid in people with pseudocholinesterase deficiency include

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Donepezil
Galantamine
Procaine
Succinylcholine
Pilocarpine

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Serotonin syndrome is characterized by the triad of

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neuromuscular abnormalities (myoclonus, and clonus), altered mental state, and autonomic dysfunction.

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a

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acute disorder of thermoregulation and neuromotor control

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Primary investigation in NMS?

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CK - at least 4 times the upper limit of normal range
Gas - Resp failure and metabolic acidosis
Leukocytosis
Altered LFTs
U + E aki elctrolyte derangement are complications
Clotting - DIC/ liver failure
urinalysis - Haemolysed blood on urinalysis suggests myoglobinuria

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Risk factors for NMS

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Younger age
Being male
Psychosis and mental retardation
Psychomotor agitation
Dehydration
Previous NMS
Hyperthyroidism
Alcoholism
Parkinson’s disease

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Which antihistamine can cause sedation and so may affect a person’s ability to drive?

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Chlorpheniramine

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The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients in the CATIE trial was approximately

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40%

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mood stabiliser that has been shown to increase the risk of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)

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Topiramate

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Which SSRIs is most associated with discontinuation symptoms?

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Paroxetine
shorter half-life and higher potency

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t/f lithium is contraindicated in severe renal impairment

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true

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Methylphenidate acts primarily by blocking the

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Sodium dependent dopamine-transporter

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Selegiline is a
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
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Mirtazapine is an atypical antidepressant that increases the
release of norepinephrine and serotonin by antagonising certain adrenergic and serotonergic receptors
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Lithium induced diabetes insipidus is thought to result from
Impaired action of ADH on principal cells inability to concentrate urine and subsequently polyuria and polydipsia
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Atomoxetine is a highly selective
norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in adhd
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common side effect of guanfacine
somnolence
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difference between first generation tricyclics (tertiary amines), and second generation tricyclics (secondary amines)
secondary amines are said to have a lower side effect profile and to act primarily on noradrenaline. The tertiary amines are thought to boost serotonin and noradrenaline.
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Valproate is available in the following three forms:-
Semi-sodium valproate (licensed for acute mania associated with bipolar disorder) Valproic acid (licensed for acute mania associated with bipolar disorder) Sodium valproate (licensed for epilepsy)
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The weight gain caused by antipsychotic drugs is thought to be mediated, in part, via what mechanism?
Histamine receptor antagonism
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Antidopaminergic effects
Galactorrhoea, gynecomastia, menstrual disturbance, lowered sperm count, reduced libido, Parkinsonism, dystonia, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia
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Anticholinergic central M1 SE
Memory impairment, confusion
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Anticholinergic peripheral M1 SE
Dry mouth, blurred vision, glaucoma, sinus tachycardia, urinary retention, constipation
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Histaminergic H1 SE
Weight gain, sedation
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Adrenergic alpha 1 antagonism SE
Orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction, sedation
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5HT2a and 5-HT2c antagonism SE
Weight gain
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antidepressants is associated with a relatively lower incidence of sexual dysfunction?
Mirtazapine
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Zero order kinetics =
elimination at a constant rate ZOCFLAP = zero order constant first linear and proportional
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First order kinetics =
elimination at a proportional rate ZOCFLAP = zero order constant first linear and proportional
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he Maudsley Guidelines suggest using the following sedatives in the setting of hepatic impairment
Oxazepam, a benzodiazepine, is primarily metabolised and eliminated by the kidneys Lorazepam Oxazepam Temazepam Zopiclone
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t/f Mirtazapine carries a lower risk of sexual dysfunction compared to many other antidepressants.
true
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What is first pass metabolism
concentration of a drug is greatly reduced before it reaches the systemic circulation
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which psych meds undergo little or no first pass
lithium pregabalin
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Examples of typical antipsychotics
Haloperidol, Chlopromazine, flupenthixol, zuclopenthixol, sulpiride
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examples of atypical antipsychotics
clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, amilsulpride, aripiprazole
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How do EPSEs vary in relation to first vs second gen antipsychotics?
first-generation antipsychotic is defined by the ability to block dopamine (D2) receptors. They also have in, varying degrees, M1, Alpha-1 and H1 receptor blockade atypicality of the atypical antipsychotics has been attributed to the combination of the relatively lower D2 antagonism with the 5HT2A antagonism
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What is post injection syndrome and what are the symptoms
IM depot goes into blood vessel Sedation Confusion, disorientation Agitation, anxiety, aggression Extrapyramidal symptoms, dysarthria, ataxia Dizziness, weakness Hypertension Convulsion
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A drug which is inactive until converted to its active metabolite is known as what?
prodrug
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we can calculate the total amount of drug in the body using the formula
Amount (mg) = Concentration (mg/L) x Volume (L)
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Approximately how many half-lives are required before a drug is 97% eliminated from the body?
5
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How do allostericmodulators work?
Allosteric modulators bind to a site distinct from the active site where the endogenous ligand binds. This binding can enhance (positive allosteric modulation) or reduce (negative allosteric modulation) the receptor's response to the endogenous ligand.
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Whatis synergism
Synergism occurs when the combined effect of two drugs is greater than the sum of their individual effects. For example, the combination of aspirin and clopidogrel results in a greater antiplatelet effect than either drug alone, which is beneficial in preventing heart attacks.
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Benzodiazepines enhance the effect of
the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
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benzodiazipines increase the XXXXX of chloride channels
frequency
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barbiturates increase the XXXXXX of chloride channel opening
duration
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antidepressants most associated with priapism?
trazadone and chlorpromazine
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Buprenorphine is a partial agonist at the
mu opioid receptor
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Allosteric modulators can change the activity of receptors by
binding to a site distinct from the active site
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Mechanism of
Lofexidine Alpha 2 agonist
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Mechanism of
Buprenorphine Partial agonist at the mu-opioid receptor
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Mechanism of
Naloxone Pure opioid antagonist (will reverse mu, delta, and kappa)
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Mechanism of Naltrexone
Long acting (compared to naloxone) opioid antagonist, targeting endogenous opioid receptors (mu, delta, and kappa receptors), but particularly the mu-opioid receptor
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Mechanism of Varenicline (Champix)
Nicotinic receptor partial agonist
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Mechanism of Disulfiram
Binds irreversibly to enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) and causes acetaldehyde to accumulate following ingestion of alcohol. Elevated blood acetaldehyde causes facial flushing, severe headache, palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension, respiratory distress, nausea and vomiting. These symptoms commence within 15-30 min of ingesting alcohol and persist for several hours
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Mechanism of Acamprosate
Acamprosate NMDA glutamate receptor antagonist and positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors (effect on both receptors is indirect)
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Mechanism of Selegiline
selective, irreversible inhibition of monoamine oxidase type B (also inhibits MAO-A at higher doses
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Mechanism of Sildenafil
Inhibits cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5)
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Mechanism of Prazosin
Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist

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