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What is considered first-line treatment for most anxiety disorders?

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CBT

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What class of medications is considered first-line for all anxiety disorders and PTSD?

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SSRIs

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What is the maximum citalopram dose for patients > 60 years old?

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20 mg/day

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Which SNRI has more data to support its use in anxiety disorders?

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Venlafaxine

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What type of anxiety disorder is buspirone approved for?

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GAD

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When may beta blockers be appropriate for anxiety disorders?

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Performance-related social anxiety disorders (such as public speaking)

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What is the role of prazosin in PTSD management?

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PTSD-associated nightmares

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What type of anxiety disorder are BZDs more effective?

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GAD

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What is the recommended duration of BZD treatment for anxiety?

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Short-term (2-3 weeks while initiating and titrating a first-line treatment)

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What anxiety disorder should BZDs be avoided with?

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PTSD (can interfere with effectiveness of trauma-based psychotherapy)

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Which BZDs are preferred in the elderly?

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-Lorazepam
-Oxazepam

*both lack an active metabolite

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When is a taper necessary with BZD therapy?

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In those receiving BZDs regularly for > 2-4 weeks

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Which insomnia medications help with sleep latency?

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-Ramelteon
-Trazodone
-Zaleplon
-Zolpidem IR

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What insomnia medications help with sleep maintenance?

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-Doxepin

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What insomnia medications help with both sleep latency and maintenance?

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-Temazepam
-Daridorexant
-Eszopiclone
-Lemborexant
-Suvorexant
-Zolpidem CR

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What are side effects of Z-hypnotics?

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-Amnesia
-Dizziness
-Increase risk of falls and fractures

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What is a benefit of ramelteon over Z-hypnotics?

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Not associated with dependence or tolerance and can be used for chronic insomnia

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What is a counseling point for orexin receptor antagonists?

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There must be at least 7 hours between taking the dose and having to wake up

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What class of insomnia medications should be avoided in those with sleep apnea?

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BZDs (decrease upper airway tone and ventilatory response to hypoxia)

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What is the general approach to treating depression?

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-Psychotherapy +/- medication (SSRI/SNRI, bupropion, mirtazapine, vortioxetine, vilazodone)

-Change medication

-Third medication trial w/ different MOA or augmentation (bupropion, mirtazapine, lithium, selected SGAs, lithyronine, methylphenidate, TMS)
**if not had > 50% reduction in symptoms, change over augment

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What are common side effects of SSRIs?

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-Irritability
-Sedation
-Insomnia
-Sexual dysfunction
-Headache
-Sweating
-GI effects

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How can sexual dysfunction side effects w/ SSRIs be managed?

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-Lower dose of antidepressant
-Add or change to bupropion or mirtazapine
-Add PDE-5 inhibitor

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What enzyme does fluoxetine and paroxetine inhibit?

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CYP2D6

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In which patient population should caution be used with SNRIs?

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Uncontrolled HTN

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What are side effects of TCAs?
-Sedation -Anticholinergic effects -Weight gain -Sexual dysfunction
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What is required when switching from a MAOI to SSRI/SNRI (or vice versa)?
Washout period before/after of 2 weeks (5 weeks w/ fluoxetine)
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What black box warning dose nefazodone carry?
Hepatoxicity
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What are SSRI/SNRI withdrawal symptoms?
-Increased anxiety -Dizziness -Irritability -Feeling of mild electric shocks -Flu-like symptoms -GI symptoms
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What are symptoms of serotonin syndrome?
-Autonomic instability (labile BP, tachycardia, hyperthermia) -Mental status changes (agitation, hallucinations) -Neuromuscular symptoms (hyperreflexia, incoordination) -GI distress (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
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Which SSRI should be avoided in pregnancy?
Paroxetine
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What should a woman do if she discovers she is pregnant while taking an antidepressant?
Continue that antidepressant rather than change
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What therapies may be used for an acute manic episode in bipolar disorder?
-Lithium -Divalproex -SGA
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What therapies may be used for acute bipolar depression?
-Quetiapine -Lurasidone -Olanazapine/fluoxetine -Lumateperone -Cariprazine
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What therapies may be used for an acute mixed episode in bipolar disorder?
Valproate + an antipsychotic
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What is the therapeutic serum concentration of lithium for bipolar disorder?
0.6-1.2 mEq/L
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What are side effects of lithium therapy?
-GI upset -Tremor -Diabetes insipidus -Weight gain -Acne -Alopecia -Leukocytosis -Hypothyroidism -Renal toxicity
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Which medications increase lithium concentrations?
-NSAIDs -Thiazide diuretics -ACE-Is/ARBs
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What is the preferred mood stabilizer for mixed episodes and rapid cyclers?
Divalproex/valproic acid
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What are side effects of divalproex/valproic acid?
-GI upset -Weight gain -Thrombocytopenia -Hyperammonemia -Alopecia -Tremor -Hepatotoxicity** -Pancreatitis** -PCOS -Amenorrhea -Leukopenia -Osteoporosis -Sedation
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Which antipsychotics are approved for maintenance of mania in bipolar disorder?
-Asenapine -Quetiapine -Risperidone -Ziprasidone
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Which antipsychotics are approved for bipolar depression?
-Cariprazine -Lurasidone -Olanzapine/fluoxetine -Quetiapine
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What is the recommended treatment for mixed symptoms of bipolar disorder?
-SGA (aripiprazole, asenapine, cariprazine, olanzapine, quetiapine) -VPA
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What are the 5 main features of schizophrenia?
-Hallucinations -Delusions -Disorganized speech -Disorganized or abnormal motor behavior -Negative symptoms
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What symptoms of schizophrenia do typical antipsychotics treat?
Positive symptoms
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For which atypical antipsychotics is there a long-acting injectable formulation available?
-Aripiprazole -Olanzapine -Paliperidone -Risperidone
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What are extrapyramidal symptoms associated with antipsychotics?
-Acute dystonic reactions (can treat w/ benztropine) -Psuedoparkinsonism -Akathisia (inner restlessness - can treat w/ propranolol) -Tardive dyskinesia
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Which antipsychotics is hyperprolactinemia more common with?
-Haloperidol -Risperidone -Paliperidone
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Which antipsychotics is sedation more common with?
-Chlorpromazine -Olanzapine -Clozapine -Quetiapine
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What is the composition of Metadate CD?
30% IR beads + 70% ER beads
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What is the first-line treatment recommendation for ADHD in patients 6-18 years old?
Methylphenidate OR Amphetamine products
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What are second-line treatment options for ADHD in patients 6-18 years old?
-Atomoxetine -Guanfacine ER -Clonidine ER
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What is the first-line treatment recommendation for adults with ADHD?
Methylphenidate OR Lisdexamfetamine
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Which ADHD medication(s) is not used as monotherapy?
Clonidine and guanfacine (target impulsivity and hyperactivity)
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What are symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?
-Anxiety -Craving -Difficulty concentrating -Increased appetite
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Which BZDs are used for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal?
-Chlordiazepoxide -Diazepam -Lorazepam** -Oxazepam** **preferred in liver dysfunction
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What are first-line treatment options for AUD?
-Naltrexone -Acamprosate
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What are second-line treatment options for AUD?
-Topiramate -Gabapentin -Disulfiram
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What are symptoms of opioid withdrawal?
-Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea -Anxiety -Headache -Muscle pain -Fever -Elevated BP/HR
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What is the only FDA-approved treatment for opioid dependence for pregnant individuals?
Methadone
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