Psych Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Antidepressants breastfeeding
A
Sertraline
Paroxetine
2
Q
Lithium toxicity can be precipitated
A
Bendroflumethiazide increases the serum concentration of lithium through its effects on renal sodium reabsorption.
3
Q
Lithium birth defect
A
cardiac foetal abnormalities - Ebstein’s anomaly
4
Q
SSRI of choice in children and adolescents
A
Fluoxetine
5
Q
Post MI SSRI
A
Sertraline
6
Q
Adverse effects SSRI
A
- gastrointestinal symptoms are the most common side-effect
- increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
- PPI should be prescribed if a patient is also taking a NSAID
- increased anxiety and agitation after starting a SSRI
fluoxetine and paroxetine have a higher propensity for drug interactions
7
Q
Discontinuation symptoms SSRI
A
increased mood change
restlessness
difficulty sleeping
unsteadiness
sweating
gastrointestinal symptoms: pain, cramping, diarrhoea, vomiting
paraesthesia
