59. Depression Flashcards
1
Q
**Depression:
what should you add to meds
A
cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
2
Q
These meds are an example of what class:
- Citalopram (Celexa)
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
A
SSRIs
3
Q
These meds are an example of what class:
- Amitriptyline (Elavil)
- Imipramine (Tofranil)
A
Tricyclic antidepressents
4
Q
What to avoid with MAOIs
A
avoid
- smoked, aged, and cured food because they cause hypertensive crisis (tyramine)
5
Q
What class is Phenelzine (Nardil)
A
MAOIs
6
Q
exampled of psychotherapy for depression
A
ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)