Affective Continuum Flashcards
a sustained emotion that has a major influence on the person’s perception of life and experiences
mood
the range of mood and emotion exhibited by individuals
affective continuum
a normal fluctuation of mood
euthymic mood
what are the mood states, starting with mania
mania hypomania neutral dysthymia depression
what mood states does bipolar I go through
mania to depressed (all)
what mood states does bipolar II go through
hypomania - depression
what is the first line med for tx of mood stabilization in bipolar disorder
lithium
what other type of drug may be used to maintain tx of bipolar disorder
Anticonvulsants (AEDs)
what neurotransmitters are ⬆️ w/ SSRIs
serotonin
what type of antidepressant is Prozac
SSRI
what type of antidepressant is Zoloft
SSRI
what type of antidepressant is Paxil
SSRI
what type of antidepressant is Celexa
SSRI
what type of antidepressant is Lexapro
SSRI
how soon after the start of SSRI tx can serotonin syndrome begin
2-72 hours
what are s/s of serotonin syndrome
confusion, agitation, fever, anxiety, hallucinations, hyperreflexia, diaphoresis, tremors
when should SSRIs be taken and why
mornings - CNS stimulant
what 3 types of meds ⬆️ the risk of serotonin syndrome when taking SSRIs
MAOI
TCA
St John’s Wort
what neurotransmitters are ⬆️ w/ SNRIs
serotonin
norepinephrine
what type of antidepressant is Effexor
SNRI