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Psychiatric Conditions: Depression Flashcards

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DSM-5 Criteria

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at least 2 of the following symptoms present during the same two week period

Mood = Depressed
Sleep = inc/dec
Interest/pleasure = diminished
Guilt or feelings of worthlessness
Energy = decreased
Concentration = decreased
Appetite = inc/dec
Psychomotor agitation or retardation
Suicidal ideation

M SIG E CAPS

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Bipolar disorder should be ruled out before starting antidepressant therapy to….

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avoid inducing mania or causing rapid-cycling

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Natural products that maybe helpful for depression

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St John’s Wort
SAMe
valerian
5-HTP

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How long is suitable trial for depression

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4-8 weeks, if drug doesn’t work then reassess

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5
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SSRI use in pregnant women warning

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risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn

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Symptoms of serotonin syndrome

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severe nausea
dizziness
headache
diarrhea
agitation
tachycardia
hallucinations
muscle rigidity

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How to discontinue antidepressant

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taper over a few weeks to avoid withdrawal

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boxed warnings for all antidepressants

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possible increase in suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, young adults in first few months of txm or when dose changed

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9
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SSRIs

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Citalopram = Celexa
Escitalopram = Lexapro
Fluoxetine = Prozac
Paroxetine = Paxil
Sertraline = Zoloft

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Citalopram (Celexa) dosing

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20-40mg
Max: 40mg/day, 20mg in > 60yrs old

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Escitalopram (Lexapro) dosing

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Max 20mg/day, 10mg/day elderly

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) dosing

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Max 80mg/day

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SSRI Contraindications

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dont use with MAOi, Linezolid, IV methylene blue

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SSRI warnings

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QT prolongation: dont give more than 20mg citalopram elderly, 10mg escitalopram elderly

SIADH, hyponatremia, fall risk
Bleeding

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SSRI side effects

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Sexual side effects
Somnolence, insomnia, nausea, dry mouth, weakness, tremors, dizziness, headache

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Most activating SSRI

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Fluoxetine, take in AM

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Most sedating SSRI

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paroxetine, fluvoxamine, take in PM

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SSRI preferred for patients with cardiac risk?

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Sertraline

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Washout period for SSRI and MAOi

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2 weeks for most, 5 wks for Fluoxetine

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Vilazodone (Viibryd) MOA

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SSRI and 5-HT1A partial agonist

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Vortioxetine (Trintellix) MOA

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SSRI, 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, 5-HT1A agonist

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Vilazodone (Viibryd) & Vortioxetine (Trintellix) CI, warnings, SE

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CI: dont use within 14 days of MAOi
Warnings: seizures, avoid pts with seizure hx
Side effects: N/V/D, less sexual side effects

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SNRI

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Venlafaxine = Effexor
Duloxetine = Cymbalta
Desvenlafaxine = Pristiq

24
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SNRI contraindications

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Dont use SNRI/MAOi combo

25
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SNRI warnings

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fall risk, SIADH/hyponatremia, bleeding

26
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SNRI side effects

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similar to SSRI
inc HR, dilated pupils, dry mouth, excessive sweating and constipation due to inc NE

27
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Which SNRI has greatest risk of inc BP?

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venlafaxine when dosed > 150mg/day

28
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Secondary vs Tertiary Amine TCA

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Secondary = selective
Tertiary = can be more effective but worse side effects

29
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Tertiary Amines TCAs

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Amitriptyline
Doxepin

Clomipramine
Imipramine
Trimipramine

30
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Secondary Amines TCAs

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Nortriptyline = Pamelor

Amoxapine
Desipramine
Maprotiline
Protriptyline

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TCA contraindications

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Dont use with MAOi, linezolid, IV methylene blue

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TCA side effects

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Cardiotoxicity: QT prolongation with OD, orthostasis, tachycardia

Anticholinergic: Dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, vivid dreams, weight gain, risk of calls

33
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Dopamine and NE reuptake inhibitor

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Bupropion = Wellbutrin

34
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Bupropion max dose

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450mg/day due to seizure risk

35
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Bupropion Contraindications

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seizure disorder
hx of anorexia/bulimia
dont use with MAOi, linezolid, methylene blue

36
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Bupropion warnings

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Neuropsychiatric adverse events when used for smoking cessation possible

37
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Bupropion side effects

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Dry mouth
CNS stimulation
weight loss
sexual dysfunction is rare

38
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MAOi medications

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Isocarboxazid = Marplan
Phenelzine = Nardil
Tranylcypromine = Parnate
Selegiline = Emsam = MAO-B selective

39
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MAOi contraindications

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hx of CVD, cerebrovascular defect, HA, hepatic disease
severe renal disease

40
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MAOi warnings

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hypertensive crisis or serotonin syndrome can occur with TCA, SSRI, SNRIs, tyramine rich foods

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MAOi side effects

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anticholinergic effects
Orthostasis
Sedation
sexual dysfunction
weight gain

42
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Selegiline (Emsam) CI and side effects

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CI: use with serotonergic drugs
Side effects: constipation, gas, dry mouth, loss of appetite, sexual dysfunction

43
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Tyramine containing foods

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aged cheese
pickled herring
yeast extract
air-dried meats
sauerkraut
soy sauce
fava beans
some red wines and beers

aged, fermented or smoked foods

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Mirtazapine (Remeron) info

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used often in one to help with sleep, inc appetite/ weight gain

45
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Trazodone info

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used mostly off label for sleep

SE: sexual dysfunction and priapism

46
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Nefazodone info

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rarely used due to hepatotoxicity, boxed warning

47
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Aripiprazole (Abilify) side effects

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anxiety
insomnia
akathisia
constipation
agitation

48
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa) side effects

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sedation, weight gain, inc lipids/glucose, EPS, QT prolongation - lower risk

49
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Quetiapine (Seroquel) side effects

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sedation, orthostasis, weight gain, inc lipids/glucose, EPS - lower risk

50
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Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) side effects

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weight gain, dyspepsia, diarrhea

51
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Esketamine (Spravato) info

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C3, comes as nasal spray
Given under supervision of HCP
REMS program

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