SSRIS Flashcards
1
Q
List of SSRIs
A
Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Sertraline
Fluvoxamine
Vilazodone
2
Q
what serotonin transporter is blocked by SSRIs
A
5HT1A
3
Q
SSRIs are first line for
A
depression
PTSD
OCD
Panic disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Anxiety disorder
4
Q
what is the only antidepressant approved to treat bulimia
A
fluoxetine (SSRI)
5
Q
which SSRI should be avoided in patients with long QT syndrome
A
Citalopram
6
Q
Common ADE of SSRIs
A
GI distress (nausea, diarrhea)
Headache
Sexual dysfunction
Weight changes (weight gain)
7
Q
BBW for SSRIs
A
increased suicidality in children and young adults up to age 25y
Follow up usually at 2 weeks is recommended bc suicide risk is greatest following initial use of antidepressants
