Simplified 1st Line Tx Flashcards

1
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ADHD: 4-6 YO

A

Parental training and behavioral interventions

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ADHD: >6 YO

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Stimulant med; methylphenidate preferred

Multi-modal always best. CBT not proven effective in children.

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3
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Complicated EtOH withdrawal

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Correct electrolytes/fluids; parenteral thiamine

Benzos

Anticonvulsants if needed

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4
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Acute EtOH withdrawal (not complicated)

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(1st line depends on patient’s needs)

Disulfram (PO every day)
Naltrexone (depot injection, I think?)
Acamprosate (TID)

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5
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Cocaine abuse

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No FDA approved meds

NA/CA
Rehab
Therapy
Tx comorbid psych conditions

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6
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Opioid abuse

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Buprenorphine

also, methadone, naltrexone [must be off opioids for several days first]

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7
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Post-Acute EtOH withdrawal

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CBT

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8
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OCD

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SSRI - esp Fluvoxamine + CBT

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9
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PTSD

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SSRI (esp sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine)
Prolonged exposure therapy
Cognitive processing therapy

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10
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Borderline personality disorder

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DBT (more effective than CBT)

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11
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Personality disorders other than BPD

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CBT (patients often resistant, especially antisocial)

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12
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Bipolar: acute mania with psychosis

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Mood stabilizer (lithium or valproate) + 2nd gen antipsychotic (risperidone can be given IM and good for angry outbursts)

Or haldol

Benzo if necessary

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13
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Bipolar: acute mania, no psychosis

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2nd gen antipsychotic such as risperidone

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14
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Bipolar: maintenance therapy

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Psychotherapy + lithium is first line

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15
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Schizophrenia

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2nd gen antipsychotic - risperidone preferred

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16
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Major depressive disorder

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SSRI + CBT

escitalopram or sertraline good starting point

17
Q

Persistent depressive disorder

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SSRI + CBT

18
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PMDD

A

Lifestyle changes; SSRI - fluoxetine preferred

19
Q

Post/peripartum depression

A

SSRI other than paroxetine

20
Q

Adjustment disorder

A

Lifestyle (exercise, therapy, diet)

Meds not preferred

21
Q

Eating Disorders

A

Family Tx

In bulimia only: fluoxetine

22
Q

Dissociative disorders

A

Therapy

23
Q

Generalized anxiety disorder

A

SSRI + CBT

24
Q

Panic disorder

A

SSRI + CBT

25
Q

Social anxiety disorder

A

SSRI + CBT

Benzos for acute state

26
Q

Performance anxiety

A

SSRI (+ CBT if appropriate)

27
Q

Agoraphobia

A

SSRI + CBT

28
Q

Specific phobias

A

CBT including exposure therapy

Benzos for acute state