ADHD & Neuropathic Pain Flashcards

1
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diagnosis of ADHD is made with onset of symptoms before age __ with how many symptoms for children vs older adolescents/adults

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before age 12
children- 6 or more symptoms
older adolescents/adults- 5 symptoms

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symptoms of adhd with wandering off task, lacking persistence, having difficulty remaining focused, and being disorganized

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inattention

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symptom of adhd with excessive motor activity, fidgeting, tapping, talkativeness, extreme restlessness, and wearing others out

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hyperactivity

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adhd symptoms with desire for immediate rewards, social intrusiveness, making decisions without considering long term

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impulsivity

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if predominant ADHD diagnosis, which agents are first line? if poor response to one of these?

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MPH, d-MPH, or AMP/mixed AMP

poor response- switch to another

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if poor response to 1st line ADHD agents, what is next step?
and if that fails?

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atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine, bupropion

fails –> combo treatment or TCA

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what is used 1st line for ADHD if sub abuse disorder

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atomoxetine, viloxazine, guanfacine, clonidine, bupropion

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what is 1st line for ADHD diagnosis with predominant TOURETTES? if that fails?

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  1. DA antagonist or a2 agonist
  2. add stim, atomoxetine, a2 agonist
  3. alternatives of 1
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what is 1st line for ADHD diagnosis with predominant BPD/AGGRESSION? if that fails?

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  1. atypical APS, lithium, anticonv
  2. add stim
  3. alt or add mood stabilizer
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what is 1st line for ADHD diagnosis with predominant ANZIETY/DEPRESSION? if that fails?

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  1. antidepressant
  2. add stim
  3. alt antidepressant
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11
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which is more potent? MPH or AMP?

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AMP more potent (smaller dose needed if switch from MPH)

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12
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benefits of IR stimulants

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low cost, less insomnia, less growth AEs

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psychiatric AEs of stimulants include

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psychosis, aggression, severe anxiety

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14
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cardiac AEs of stimulants
which agent may be preferred

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inc HR & BP
caution with CV conditions- MPH may be preferred

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15
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growth AEs of stimulants include

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slow height inc, weight deficit
appetite suppression

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16
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how to manage reduced appetite/weight loss with stimulants

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high cal meal when stim effect low
cyproheptadine at bedtime

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17
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how to manage stomachache with stimulants

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take on full stomach, lower dose

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18
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how to manage insomnia with stimulants

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dose earlier, lower last dose, add sedating QHS med (guan, clon, melatonin, cyprohep)

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19
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how to manage HA with stimulants

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divide dose, give with food, analgesic

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20
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how to manage irritability with stimulants

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assess comorbidities, reduce dose, add mood stabilizer/APS

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how to manage euphoria, zombie-like, tics, HTN with stimulants

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reduce dose, change med

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22
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how to manage hallucinations with stimulants

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d/c stim, reassess diagnosis, mood stabilizer/APS

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23
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some DDI of MPH include

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TCAs, antacids, PPI, H2RA

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some DDI of AMP include

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antacids, PPI, acidic agents, cyp2D6

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25
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DDI for both AMP and MPH

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MAOI, psychostimulants, alcohol

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26
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MPH is only FDA APPROVED for those how old? can it be used in younger anyways?

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6 and up
ok to use in 3 and up anyways

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27
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which stimulant is preferred in children

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MPH

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28
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which stimulant has less DDIs

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MPH

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29
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do males or females have increased bioavailability of MPH

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males

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30
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which MPH products are 30IR/70ER (3)?

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ER, ER chewable, CD

(Metadate ER, Quillichew, Metadate CD)

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31
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which MPH products are 50IR/50ER (2)?

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Long acting (LA), dex-MPH XR

(Ritalin LA, Focalin XR)

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32
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which MPH product is best for severe AM symptoms

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MPH LA (Ritalin LA)

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33
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MPH XR suspension (quillivant XR) requires

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vigorous shaking, reconstitution

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34
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MPH product with less symptom rebound and is hard to abuse

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OROS (Concerta, Relexxii)

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35
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which MPH product is best for rebound afternoon symptoms

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ER multilayer bead (MLR)
(Aptensio XR)

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36
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MPH ER capsule (Jornay PM) must be administered

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between 6:30 and 9:30 pm

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37
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which MPH have no easy 1:1 dosing conversion

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XR ODT (Contempla)
ER capsule (Jornay PM)

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38
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MPH patch (Daytrana) can be applied where? how long?

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hip only for 9 hours

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39
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MPH and d-AMP patches should be removed at least __ hrs before bed

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3

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40
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which stimulant patch retains >50% drug after removal, which should be kept in mind for disposal

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MPH (daytrana)

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41
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which AE is more common in the MPH transderm patch

A

tics

42
Q

MPH patch (daytrana) BBW

A

skin reactions

43
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dex-MPH is how much of a dose of MPH?

A

1/2 the MPH dose

44
Q

which MPH agent has a risk for suicidal ideation

A

dex-MPH/Ser-Dex-MPH (Aztarys)

45
Q

which 3 AMP products are approved in 3 and up

A

mixed AMP IR salts (adderall)
AMP sulfate IR (Evekeo)
d-AMP IR (Dexedrine, zenzedi)

46
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which AMP product is approved only in 13 and older

A

AMP sulfate XR (mydayis)

47
Q

which AMP product is 50IR/50ER

A

mixed amp XR salts (adderall XR)

48
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which 4 AMP products do not have 1:1 dose conversion

A

amp sulfate XR soln (dyanavel XR)
amp sulfate XR ODT, ER suspension (Adzenys XR-ODT,ER)
amp sulfate XR (mydayis)

49
Q

AE of amp sulf xr solution (dyanavel xr)

A

epistaxis, upper abd pain, allergic rhinitis

50
Q

which amp product has low abuse potential

A

lisdexamfetamine (vyvanse)

51
Q

where can d-AMP patch be applied and for how long

A

hip, upper arm, chest, upper back, flank
9 hours

52
Q

2 NE reuptake inhibitors used for ADHD

A

atomoxetine (strattera)
viloxazine ER (qelbree)

53
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AE of NE reuptake inhibitors (atomoxetine, viloxazine)

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upset stomach, psych, CV, fatigue, sedation, dizziness

54
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BBW for NE reuptake inhibitors (atomoxetine, viloxazine)

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new onset suicidality

55
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2 potential effects of atomoxetine

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initial worsening of behavior
potential for liver tox w/ long term use

56
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what may require dose adjustment for viloxazine

A

renal dysfunction

57
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effect of NE reuptake inhibitors (atomoxetine, viloxazine) is seen in

A

~6 weeks

58
Q

alpha agonists used for adhd

A

clonidine ER
guanfacine ER

59
Q

adhd alpha agonists take how long to work

A

1-2 months

60
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AE of clonidine and guanfacine

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hypotension, heart block, sedation, dizzy, constipation

61
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bupropion is good for adhd with concomitant __?
should be tried for?

A

depression
try 6 weeks

62
Q

major AE/CI of bupropion

A

seizures

63
Q

3 TCAs used for adhd?
how long of trial to work?

A

desipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline
4 weeks

64
Q

AEs of TCAs

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heart block, dizzy, constipation, overdose toc, rapid heartbeat, weight gain

65
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which APS can be used for adhd w/ concomitant bpd/conduct disorder

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chlorpromazine, haloperidol, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone, aripiprazole

66
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TCAs used for neuro pain (4)

A

nortriptyline, desipramine, amitriptyline, imipramine

67
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important counseling point when initiating neuro pain treatment

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onset of action may be days to weeks

68
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advantages of TCAs for neuro pain

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lots of data
concomitant insomnia or depression

69
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disadvantages of TCAs for neuro pain

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anticholinergic, cardiotoxic
avoid in elderly

70
Q

3 SNRIs used for neuro pain

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duloxetine, venlafaxine, milnacipran

71
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advantages of duloxetine and venlafaxine for neuro pain

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good AE profile
good for concomitant depression

72
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disadvantages of duloxetine and venlafaxine for neuro pain

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serotonin syndrome

73
Q

duloxetine CI for use in

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hepatic impairment and ESRD

74
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advantages of milnacipran for neuro pain

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well tolerated
improves fatigue

75
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disadvantages of milnacipran for neuro pain

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HTN AE

76
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2 gabapentinoids use for neuro pain

A

gabapentin pregabalin

77
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advantages of gabapentin for neuro pain

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low DDI and AE incidence

78
Q

disadvantages of gabapentin for neuro pain?
what requires special dosing?

A

CNS depression, renal dysfunction dosing

79
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advantages of pregabalin for neuro pain

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low AE and DDI incidence, good for concomitant anxiety

80
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disadvantages of pregabalin for neuro pain

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CV (euphoria, dependency), CNS depression, renal insufficiency

81
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2 opiate options used for neuro pain

A

tramadol, tapentadol

82
Q

DDIs with tramadol

A

carbamazepine, quinidine, TCAs, SSRIs

83
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AEs of tramadol

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dizzy, GI, constipation, abuse potential, seizure risk

84
Q

advantages and disadvantages of tapentadol for neuro pain

A

+ no active metabolites
- CII, weak anticholinergic

85
Q

2 topical options for neuro pain

A

capsaicin, lidocaine

86
Q

counseling for capsaicin

A

GLOVES OR WASH HANDS
DONT GET IT INTO A BAD PLACE ITLL BURN

87
Q

RX 8% Qutenza (capsaicin) is used how often? pretreat?

A

pretreat w/ local anesthetic used Q3M

88
Q

lidocaine works for neuro pain in

A

5-10 mins

89
Q

what 4 classes are 1st line for neuro pain

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TCA, SNRI, gabapentinoids, topicals

90
Q

2nd line options for neuro pain

A

tramadol or combo 1st line

91
Q

4 major types of neuropathic pain

A

painful diabetic neuropathy
post-herpetic neuralgia
low back pain
fibromyalgia

92
Q

preferred treatment options for PDN (5)

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TCA, SNRI, gabapentinoids, Na channel blocker, topicals

93
Q

do not use what for PDN

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opioids, tramadol, tapentadol

94
Q

what is preferred for post-herp neuralgia treatment (5)

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TCA, antiepileptics, tramadol, lidocaine, capsaicin

95
Q

topicals should only be used for neuro pain if the pain is

A

focal

96
Q

agents for acute low back pain (2)

A

NSAIDs, skeletal muscle relaxants

97
Q

agents for chronic low back pain

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1st- NSAIDs
2nd- tramadol, duloxetine

98
Q

3 agents for severe pain in fibromyalgia

A

duloxetine, pregabalin, tramadol

99
Q

3 agents for sleep problems with fibromyalgia

A

low dose amitriptyline, pregabalin, cyclobenzaprine

100
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what should not be used to treat neuro pain

A

opioids