6. Psychiatric Flashcards
depression pathophysiology
monamine deficiency theory
monoamine deficiency theory
depletion of NTs in CNS:
- serotonin
- NE
- dopa
depression meds
MAOI
TCA
SSRI
MAOI mechanism
prevent breakdown of catecholamines and serotonin
MAOI risks
hypertensive crisis
serotonin syndrom
what drugs should you avoid with MAOIs?
meperidine
ketamine
which opioid is ok with MAOI?
fentanyl
can you give benzos with MAOI?
yes
pts on MAOI have ________ anesthetic requirements
increased
vasopressors for pts on MAOI
direct acting
(phenylephrine)
TCAs mech
inhibit synaptic reuptake of NE and serotonin
what other neurochemical systems do TCAs impact?
histamine
cholinergics
SSRIs mech
inhibit reuptake of serotonin from the neuronal synapse
Does not affect NE reuptake
serotonin syndrome symptoms
Shivering
Hyperreflexia + myoclonus
Incr Temp > 41c
Vital sign instability
Encephalopathy
Restlessness
Sweating
serotonin syndrome treatment
supportive measures
cyproheptadine
cyproheptadine class
serotonin antagonist
Electroconvulsion therapy seizure length
25-75s
ECT seizure type
grand mal seizure
min ECT seizure length
15s
ECT: phase 1
parasympathetic
- brady
- hTN
ECT: phase 2
sympathetic
- tachy
- HTN
incr CBF will ______ ICP
incr ICP
methods to determine seizure activity
electroencelphalogram
or
tournique to leg
pre-op med for ECT
0.2 mg glyco to control brady and decr secretions
ECT induction drug
0.5-1 mg/kg methohexital
propofol
what should you give after ECT induction?
sux to decr muscle contractions from seizure
what should you use to treat tachycardia and HTN in ECT pts?
esmolol
NTG
ECT induction drugs options
methohexital
propofol
etomidate
ketamine
fastest onset ECT induction drug
methohexital
propofol induction pro
decr HTN
propofol induction con
shorter seizure activity