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Name the 2 SNRI’s & 2 Mixed-Actions

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SNRI: Venlafaxine (Effexor), Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Mixed action: Bupropion (Wellbutrin), Mirtazapine (Remeron)

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What are the SE of Effexor (Venlafaxine)?

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May give NEW diastolic HTN (not for pts w/ HTN)

Also gives sexual SE

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What are 2 SE of Cymbalta (Duloxetine)?

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Elevates liver enzymes (check LFT’s!)

Also sexual SE

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What are 2 SE of Bupropion (Wellbutrin)?

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May lower SEIZURE threshold (not for EtOH or BN/AN)

May WORSEN pts with ANXIETY d/o

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What are the SE of Remeron (Mirtazapine)?

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Highly sedating - take at bedtime

Inc appetite.

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Name the 6 tricyclic antidepressants

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Tertiary: Amitriptyline, Imipramine
Secondary: Nortriptyline, Desipramine
Other: Clomipramine, Doxepin

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Name two antidepressants without sexual side effects

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Mirtazapine (Remeron) ; Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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Which one of the SSRIS is worst for discontinuation syndrome? 2nd?

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Paroxetine (Paxil), then Luvox (b/c of shortest t ½)

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Which one of the SSRIS may cause weight gain?

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Paroxetine (Paxil)

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Irritability, unstable gait, rebound anxiety and shock-like or electric-like shocks are all symptoms of what syndrome?
What should you use to avoid this?

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SSRI discontinuation syndrome

Avoided best with fluoxetine (Prozac) & Citalopram (Celexa)

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What are the “three C’s” of TCA overdose?

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Coma, Convulsions and Cardiotoxicity

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What is a side-effect to Trazodone?

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“Trazodone raises the bone” (Priapism)

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What can happen with MAOI + Tyramine excess?

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HTN crisis (increased catecholaminergic activity)➔stroke, aneurysm

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Which MAOI binds reversibly?

Irreversibly?

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Reversible: Moclobemide
Irreversible: Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine, Selegiline

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What are the 6 signs of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome?

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FALTER from antipsychotics:
F=Fever (usually over 40C)
A=autonomic instability				
L=leukocytosis
T=tremor
E=elevated CPK
R=rigid mm
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What HTN med can be given for nightmares in PTSD?

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Prazosin (alpha-blocker)

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What is a non-stimulant option for treatment of ADHD?

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Strattera (Atomoxetine)+

  • has slower onset, but less abuse potential
  • is also used for narcolepsy
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At what age can you give amphetamines for ADHD?

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No Amphetamines until 3 years old

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At what age can you give methylphenidate for ADHD?

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No MPH (Ritalin) until 6 years old

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Why can’t stimulants be given to ADHD children if they have hx of:
HTN?
Psychosis?
Seizures?

think mechanism of action

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Release of NE (catecholamines)=worsened HTN
Release of DA (dopamine)=worsened psychosis
Increased activity and excitation=worsened seizures
-finally cardiac problems are an issue (no stimulants!)

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What is included in the Criteria A signs and symptoms for schizo?

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Hallucinations (auditory most common)
Delusions
Disorganized Thinking
Disorganized Behavior
Negative Symptoms
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What are Negative Symptoms of schizo?

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5A’s:
Anhedonia
Affect (flat)
Alogia (don’t speak)
Avolition (apathy/indifference)
Attention (poor)
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how many “A” symptoms do patients need to meet criteria? for how long?

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2 out of the 5 for at least 1 month

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how long do symptoms need to last for diagnosis?

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Total duration of illness (including prodrome, residual sx) needs to be at least 6 months
1-6 months=schizophreniform
<1 mo=brief psychotic reaction or psychosis NOS

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What is Criteria “B” for schizophrenia? | What's downward drift hypothesis?
Social-Occupational Dysfunction -Work, interpersonal relationships, self-care -downward drift hypothesis-persons with schizophrenia gradually lose their resources due to dysfunction and end up in low socioeconomic status group as a result
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What developmental disorders could present w/ psychosis?
Asperger’s, Rett's disorder, Autism | -AUTISM is 10x more common than schizo in kids!
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What personality disorders could explain odd behavior?
Cluster A-paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
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What medications (rx) could cause psychosis?
STEROIDS in particular but pretty much anything
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Do more men or more women get schizophrenia?
Males=Females but males w/more severe illness | -lifetime prevalence is about 1%
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At what age is the onset of schizophrenia?
Men sooner than women, 90% before age 30 - males age 15, then 18-25 years - women age 25-35, up to 40 years (3/4 after age 30)
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When is the most common time schizophrenics may attempt suicide?
During remission of illness just following a relapse Note: younger males who are DOING WELL with good insight into illness are at highest risk for attempt and often complete suicide.
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What are the cognitive deficits of schizophrenia?
``` Difficulty paying attention. Think “SMART” S-Speed of thinking M-Memory A-Attention R-Reasoning T-Tact (Social cognition) ``` -defects in the above impact disorganized behavior & speech
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What is the general lifespan for someone with schizophrenia? | Why?
Shortened to about 50 (comparison: 78 general pop) Substance abuse (smoking, EtOH) -Higher completion rates of suicide (8-10% complete) -Increased CV Risks (smoking, antipsychotics, obesity)
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``` What is dopamine’s effect on the following tracts of the brain? Nigrostriatal Tuberoinfundibular Mesolimbic Mesocortical ```
Nigrostriatal=EPS (dystonia, parkinsonism, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia) Tuberoinfundibular=endocrine changes like prolactin, gynecomastia, menstrual changes Mesolimbic=target system-psychosis (inc by inc DA) May be responsible for negative signs/symptoms
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What is the general treatment algorithm for schizophrenia?
``` Stage 1: SGA Stage 2: Different SGA or try FGA Stage 3: Consider Clozapine (3rd line) Stage 4: Clozapine +SGA or FGA Stage 5: Modify SGA or FGA in Stage 4 Stage 6 (last line): Give 2 FGA’s, 2 SGA’s or one of each ```
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How long is an adequate antipsychotic trial?
About 4 weeks of therapeutic dose | *patients should have SOME response in first 2 weeks.
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Mirtazapine vs Bupropion
Both have NO SEXUAL s/e | Mirtazapine is OK in anxiety (vs Bupropion)
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Withdrawal sxs seen with missing how many doses of Effexor (Venlafaxine)?
Withdrawal sxs w/ as little as 1-3 missed doses
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Cymbalta is good for ____
Neuropathy
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What are 2 benefits of Bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
NO sexual SE | May cause weight loss
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Mirtazapine is used for _____
Used frequently in anxiety d/o in OEF/OIF Veterans

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