Psychotropics

Question 1

SSRIs function by

Answer 1

inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin

Question 2

SNRIs increase ___

Answer 2

serotonin and norepinephrine

Question 3

TCAs inhibit the reuptake of ____ and ___

Answer 3

norepinephrine and serotonin

Question 4

MAOI act by ___

Answer 4

limiting the metabolism of monoamines such as

dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine

Question 5

First line treatments for depression are ____

Answer 5

SSRIs such as fluoxetine, sertraline, and paroxetine

Question 6

Second line and third line treatments for depression include ___

Answer 6

TCA

atypical antidepressants

Question 7

Fluvoxamine is a ___

Answer 7

SSRI

Question 8

Fluoxetine should be given in the _____

Answer 8

am to prevent insomnia

Question 9

Rasagiline (Azilect) is a ___

Answer 9

MAO inhibitor

Question 10

Selegiline (Eldepryl, Zelapar) is a ____

Answer 10

MAOI

Question 11

Isocarboxazid (Marplan) is a ___

Answer 11

MAOI

Question 12

Phenelzine (Nardil) is a

Answer 12

MAOI

Question 13

Tranylcypromine (Parnate) is a

Answer 13

MAOI

Question 14

MAO inhibitors should be discontinued _______ before starting a new antidepressant

Answer 14

two weeks

Question 15

If switching from another antidepressant to a MAO inhibitor a waiting period of ______ is necessary, except for fluoxetine which requires ___

Answer 15

two weeks

five weeks

Question 16

avoid foods rich in ____ when on MAO inhibitors such as ______

Answer 16

tyramine
red wine, chocolate, aged cheese, smoked or processed meats, fava beans

can lead to hypertensive crisis

Question 17

TCA increase the effects of ________, which may result in ____

Answer 17

anticholinergic drugs

dry mouth, urine retention and constipation

Question 18

amitriptyline hydrochloride is a

Answer 18

TCA

Question 19

Amoxapine is a

Answer 19

TCA

Question 20

Clomipramine is a

Answer 20

TCA

Question 21

Desipramine is a

Answer 21

TCA

Question 22

Doxepin is a

Answer 22

TCA

Question 23

Imipramine hydrochloride is a

Answer 23

TCA

Question 24

Nortriptyline is a

Answer 24

TCA

Question 25

Depression accompanied by weight loss, anorexia and insomnia is well treated by ___

Answer 25

TCA

Question 26

First line treatments for anxiety are

Answer 26

SSRIs and SNRIs

Question 27

Second line treatments for anxiety are

Answer 27

buspirone or imipramine

Question 28

Third line therapy for anxiety includes

Answer 28

adjunctive therapy with pregabalin or buspirone

Question 29

Buspirone’s onset of action is

Answer 29

2-4 weeks

Question 30

Bupropion is a

Answer 30

atypical antidepressant

Question 31

Trazodone and mirtazapine are

Answer 31

atypical antidepressants