59. Depression Flashcards

1
Q

**Depression:

what should you add to meds

A

cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)

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2
Q

These meds are an example of what class:

  • Citalopram (Celexa)
  • Escitalopram (Lexapro)
  • Fluoxetine (Prozac)
  • Paroxetine (Paxil)
  • Sertraline (Zoloft)
A

SSRIs

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3
Q

These meds are an example of what class:

  • Amitriptyline (Elavil)
  • Imipramine (Tofranil)
A

Tricyclic antidepressents

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4
Q

What to avoid with MAOIs

A

avoid

  • smoked, aged, and cured food because they cause hypertensive crisis (tyramine)
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5
Q

What class is Phenelzine (Nardil)

A

MAOIs

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6
Q

exampled of psychotherapy for depression

A

ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)

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