Mood Disorders Flashcards
(118 cards)
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Acute serotonin syndrome symptoms
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- sudden onset high fever
- muscular rigidity
- mental status changes
- hyperreflexia/clonus
- uncontrolled shivering
- dilated pupils (mydriasis)
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Malignant neuroleptic syndrome
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-rare life-threatening idiopatchic reaction from typical and atypical antipsychotics
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SSRIs first line for
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- major depression
- OCD
- GAD
- panic disorder
- social anxiety disorder
- premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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Atypical antipsychotic adverse effects
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- obesity
- T2DM
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Atypical antipsychotic examples
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- olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Rispiradone (Risperdal)
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
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Atypical antipsychotic monitoring
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- weight gain
- BMI q3 months
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Typical antipsychotic examples
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- haloperidol (Haldol)
- Chlropromazine
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typical antipsychotic adverse effects
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- elevated lipids/ TG
- malignant neuroleptic syndrome
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Adverse effects of anticonvulsants
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SJS
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SSRI adverse effects
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- anxiety
- insomnia
- sexual side effects
- serotonin syndrome
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SSRI BBW
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-increased SI in <25 yo
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SSRI examples
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- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Citalopram (Celexa)
- Escitaprolam (Lexapro)
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SNRI examples
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- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
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SNRI adverse effects
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-can precipitate acute narrow-angle glaucoma
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TCA examples
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- amytripiline (Elavil)
- Nortripytline
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TCA adverse effects
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- anticholinergic
- Category X
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Longest half-life of all SSRI
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)
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Shortest half-life of SSRI
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Paroxetine (Paxil)
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Fewer drug interactions of SSRI
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Citalopram (Celexa)
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Can treat both depression and neuropathic pain
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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
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Common side effect of Paxil
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erectile dysfunction
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who to avoid SSRIs with
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- anorexic
- undernourished elderly
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Overdose with ___ can be fatal
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TCA
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MAOI contraindications
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high tyramine foods
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Which benzo is indicated for severe alcohol withdrawal and seizures
Diazepam (Valium)
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Major vs minor depression
minor needs 2 criteria while major needs 5
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depression is caused by
dysfunction of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine
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Patient with real threat of harm to self or others
- refer to psychiatric hospital
- must be driven by family member or friend
- if not available, call 911
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Depression first line medication
-SSRI
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How long until SSRIs are effective
4-8 weeks
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Follow up for initiating SSRI
recheck in 2 weeks for compliance and side effects
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How long to continue SSRI
at least 4-9 months after symptoms have resolved
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Best method for treating depression
psychotherapy with medications
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SSRI for elderly patients
-consider citalopram or escitalopram due to low drug interactions
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Patients with sexual dysfunction caused by SSRI
consider adding bupropion (Wellbutrin) to SSRI
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Depressed patients with post-herpetic neuralgia or chronic pain
consider TCA
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depressed patient with stress urinary incontinence
consider TCA
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St. JOhn's wort used for
depression
| menopausal symptoms
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Drug interactions with St.Johns wort
-antivirals
-cyclosporine
OC
-SSRIs
-TCAs
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Kava-kava / valerian root
- used for anxiety and insomnia
| - do not mix with antidepressants
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Amino acid supplement: 5-HTP L-tryptophan interactions
- SSRIs
- MAOIs
- Dextromethorphan
- Triptans
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High dose of omega-3 fish oil can cause
increase risk of bleeding
| -stop 1 week before surgery
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antipsychotic adverse effects
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extrapyramidal symptoms
akinesia
akathisia
bradykinesia
tardive dyskinesia
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extrapyramidal symptoms
- tremor
- slurred speech
- akathesia
- dystonia
- anxiety
- distress
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Akinesia
inability to initate movement
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Akathisia
strong inner feeling to move
| inner restlessness
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Bradykinesia
slowlness in movement
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Tardive dyskiensia
involuntary movements of lips, tongue, face, trunk, extremities
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Anticholinergic effects
- SAD CUB
- Sedation
- Anorexia
- Dry mouth
- Confusion and constipation
- Urinary retention
- BPH
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Anticholinergics should be used with caution in
- BPH
- narrow-angle glaucoma
- pre-existing heart disease
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Depression symptoms
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SIGECAPS
Sleep issues
Interests
Guilt
Energy
Concentration
Appetite
Psychomotor agitation or irritation
Sucidality
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MDD criteria
>5 present symptoms for at least 2 weeks
| one symptom must be depressed mood or anhedonia
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Mild to moderate depression criterai
- minimum of 2-4 symptoms
| - not present most of day and not present everyday
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1st generation SSRIs
- tine
- stimulates P450 enzymes
- caution with older adults, drug interactions
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2nd generation SSRIs
- pram
- does not stimulate P450 enzymes
- safer with older adults
- fewer drug interactions
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Most common SSRI side effects
GI related
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Contraindication for bupropion
Uncontrolled hypertension
seizure history
anorexia or bulimia
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Bupriopion class
Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibtors
| NDRI
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Highest suicide rate in men or women
men
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#1 method for suicide
firearms
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Marital status with highest suicide risk
never married
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Orientation test
what day, location?
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Immediate recall
recall three objects
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attention and calculation
starting at 100, count backwards by 7
| spell "WORLD" backwards
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Writing and copying
write a sentence
| copy a figure
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How long to wait before changing antidepressant
4-8 weeks
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Depressed patient who wants to quit smoking
-Bupropion (Zyban)
| can be combined with nicotine products
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Alcoholism
complusive desire to drink despite personal, financial, social consequences
- strong craving for alcohol
- unable to limit drinking
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Pharm management for anxiety
-SSRIs
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Anxiety symptoms
- excessive worry
- panic attacks
- autonomic hyperactivity
- muscle tension
- exaggerated startle response
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Medications to relieve acute anxiety symptoms
benzos
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Medication to treat testing/social anxiety
propanolol
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DSM V criteria for alcoholism
- mild: 2-3 sx
- mod: 4-5 sx
- severe: >6
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Legal blood alcohol level for driving
<0.08%
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Alcohol limit for women
one drink per day
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Alcohol limit for men
2 drinks per day
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Binge drinking
-pattern of alcohol consumption with BAL >0.08% generally within 2 hours
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Gamma Glutamyl Transaminase
lone elevation possible sign of occult alcohol abuse
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LFTs in alcoholism
elevated
| AST/ALT 2:1 --> alcoholic hepatitis
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Where is AST found
liver, cardiac, skeletal, kidneys, lungs
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CBC for alcoholics
present with macrocytic anemia due to folate deficiency
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screening for alcoholism
CAGE
- do you feel the need to cut down?
- are you annoyed when people comment about your drinking?
- do you feel guilty about drinking?
- do you need to drink early in the morning?
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AUDIT
alcoholic screening for women, minorities, adolescents
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acute delirium tremens
sudden onset of confusion, delusions, transient auditory, tactile, or visual HA< tachycardia, HTN, hand tremors, disturbed psychomotor behavior, grand mal seizures
-ED
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Acute delirium tremens treatment
- benzos
- antipsychotics
- IV vitamins
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Medication to decrease alcohol cravings
Naltrexone (Vivitrol)
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Complication from chronic alcohol abuse
Korsakoff's Syndrome (Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome)
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What is Korsakoff's syndrome
- neuro disorder
- hypotension
- visual impairment
- coma
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Korsakoff's amnesic syndrome
- amensia caused by chronic thiamine deficiency
- problems with acquiring new information and retrieving older information
- can damage brain permanently
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Nicotine gum use
"chew and park"
- chew gum until nicotine flavor appears
- park next to cheeks until taste disappears
- repeat and discard after 30 minutes
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Can patients smoke while on nicotine patch
no, will overdose on nicotine
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Can nicotine products be used with bupropion
yes
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Varencicline (Chantix)
- 12-week course
| - advise to quit smoking within 1-4 weeks of starting
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Short-term insomnia
<3 months
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chronic insomnia
>3 months
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First-line treatment for insomnia
sleep hygiene
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Gold standard for sleep apnea
sleep lab polysomnography
| refer to otolaryngologist after diagnosis of sleep apnea
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Zolpidem
Ambien used for sleep onset or inability to stay asleep
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Ramelteon
Rozeram
Melatonin agonist
for sleep-onset insomnia
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Alternative medications for insomnia
- kava-kava
- valerian root
- melatonin
- chamomile
- medication, yoga, tai chi
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Al-Anon
-support group for alcoholic's family and friends
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Can nicotine patches be mixed with nicotine gum
NO
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Bipolar type 2
hypomania and depression
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Bipolar type 1
mania and depression
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Medications for bipolar
- lithium
- anticonvulsants
- antipsychotics
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Labs to monitor with lithium
-thyroid and kidney
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Schizophrenia presentation
hallucinations
- loss of ego boundaries
- flat
- poor executive function (ability to plan)
- onset around second decade
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Schizophrenia treatment
REFER
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BMI for anorexia
<18.5
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Anorexia complicatiosn
- osteopenia/osteoporosis from prolonged estrogen depletion
- peripheral edema (low protein intake)
- cardiac complications
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First line medication for PTSD
-SSRIs
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Munchausen syndrome
false symptoms of factitious disorders to seek treatment
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Munchausen by proxy
parent using a child to obtain medical care
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Which SSRI needs to be tapered off
Paroxetine due to short half life
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Physical exam for abuse patients must have what
another health provider (witness) in the same room
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spiral fractures are also known as
greenstick fractures
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Reassurance should be provided to patients
ALWAYS WRONG
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Delaying an action is always wrong
TRUE
