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Anti-depressant Notes Flashcards

1
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What does Psychotropic Mean

A

encompasses antidepressants, antipsychotics and anxiolytics (Anti-anxiety); drugs that act on the mind

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What are examples of psychotropic neurotransmitters

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serotonin, dopamine and GABA

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3
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What is depression

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state of sadness, despair, melancholia that has progressed to a state which disrupts normal living/ functioning

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4
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What are 2 different types of depression

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Bipolar depression, major depression

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5
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What does anti-depressants do

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treat depression and mood disorders

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6
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How long does it take for anti-depressants take to work

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14 days

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7
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Can anti-depressants be PRN

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never

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What are different types of anti-depressants

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TCA, SSRI, MAOI

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9
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What does TCA stand for

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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What are TCAs

A

oldest class of antidepressants

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What are some common use for TCAs

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depression and bedwetting

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What is the MOA of TCAs

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Blocks re-absorption or serotonin and norepinephrine

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What does SSRIs stand for

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Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors

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What are uses of SSRIs

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Depression, OCD, panic disorder

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What is the Method of action (MOA) of SSRIs

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blocks re-absorption of serotonin

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What does MAOIs stand for

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

17
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What are uses of MAOIs

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depression coupled with anxiety; phobias

18
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What is the MAO for MAOI

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prevents the breakdown of serotonin and norepinephrine by blocking action of enzyme that breaks them down

19
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What is a disadvantage of MAOI

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many interactions with food and drugs, therefore prescribed after SSRIs and TCAs

20
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Between TCA SSRI and MAOI which usually prescribed first

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SSRIs because there is the least amount of side effects

21
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What is another name for antipsychotics

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Neuroleptics

22
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What are antipsychotics used for?

A

Treat Psychosis

23
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What is the MOA of antipsychotics

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block dopamine receptors in brain

24
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What is Bipolar depression

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alternating pattern of emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression)

25
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What is another name for bipolar drugs

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antimanic drugs

26
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What is anxiety

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severe anxiety, agitation nervousness.

27
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What is a cause of anxiety

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imbalance of neurotransmitter GABA

28
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What is another name for Antianxiety drugs

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Anxiolytics

Phar 227 (6 decks)

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