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depression is defined as having ____ or more of the symptoms in the same ____ week period

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5 or more symptoms, 2 week period

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Gold standard for MDD diagnosis

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Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-V

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interview assessment for depression

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Hamilton Depression Rating Scale

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2 self-administered screening tools

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Beck Depression Inventory, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Score

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Having a first degree relative with MDD increases risk ____x with _______ onset and recurrence

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2-4x, earlier onset

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5 causes/risk factors for MDD

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temperament, environment, genetic, gender, cultural

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Depression prevalence is higher in which gender

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females

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2 environmental risk factors for MDD

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adverse childhood experiences, stressful life events

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3 health statuses that could cause depression

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hypothyroidism, cancer, pain disorders

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10
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depression can lead to death by

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suicide

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which hypothesis suggests that depression is related to a deficiency in serotonin, NE, and dopamine

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monoamine hypothesis

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the monoamine hypothesis suggests that depression is related to a deficiency in _________, _________, and __________

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serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine

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evidence for Monoamine hypothesis: depletion of monoamines by __________ can _________ depression

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reserpine, induce depression

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Reserpine is a _______ inhibitor and can ______ monoamines which _______ depression

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VMAT2 inhibitor, deplete monoamines, induce depression

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dietary ______ (a precursor of _______) is required for effect of SSRIs

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tryptophan, serotonin precursor

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the neurotropic hypothesis suggests that changes in _______ factors (especially _______) appear to play a major role in depression

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trophic factors, BDNF

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BDNF stands for

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brain derived neurotropic factor

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18
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which hypothesis suggests that a decrease in trophic factors leads to depression

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neurotropic hypothesis

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stress and pain are associated with a ______ in BDNF and cause _______ changes in the brain

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decrease, structure

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20
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major depression is associated with _____% loss in hippocampal volume

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5-10%

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21
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chronic administration of antidepressants _______ BDNF —> _______ neurogenesis

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increase BDNF, increased neurogensis

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depressed patients often have _______ glutamate in CSF and cortex

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elevated

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23
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chronic antidepressant use ________ glutamate transmission

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decreases

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stress ________ the release of glutamate in the brain; antidepressants ________ this

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increases, decrease

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Ketamine is a _____ receptor antagonist and has antidepressant effects

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NMDA (glutamate receptor)

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26
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what is the glutamate receptor

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NMDA

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27
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which drug is an NMDA Receptor antagonist

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Ketamine

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28
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MDD is associated with ______ cortisol and altered functioning of _____

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elevated coristol, HPA axis

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29
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5 drug classes

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MAOi, Tricyclics, SSRI, SNRI, Atypical

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3 MAOIs

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Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine, Selegiline

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class of Phenelzine

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MAOi

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class of Tranylcypromine

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MAOi

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class of Selegiline

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MAOi

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34
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which MAOi is also used in Parkinsons and why

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Selegiline, has higher affinity for MAO-B

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35
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2 types of Tricyclics

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tertiary amines and secondary amines

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36
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5 Tricyclic tertiary amines

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Amitriptyline, Clomipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine, Trimipramine

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5 tricyclic secondary amines

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Amoxapine, Desipramine, Maprotiline, Nortriptyline, Protriptyline

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class of Amitriptyline

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Tricyclic (tertiary)

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class of Clomipramine

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Tricyclic (tertiary)

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40
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class of Doxepin

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Tricyclic (tertiary)

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class of Imipramine

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Tricyclic (tertiary)

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class of Trimipramine

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Tricyclic (tertiary)

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43
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class of Amoxapine

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Tricyclic (secondary)

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44
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class of Desipramine

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Tricyclic (secondary)

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45
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class of Maprotiline

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Tricyclic (secondary)

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46
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class of Nortriptyline

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Tricyclic (secondary)

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47
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class of Protriptyline

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Tricyclic (secondary)

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are tertiary or secondary Tricyclics more selective for inhibiting NE reuptake

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secondary

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49
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class of Citalopram

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SSRI

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50
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class of Escitalopram

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SSRI

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51
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class of Fluoxetine

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SSRI

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52
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class of Fluvoxamine

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SSRI

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53
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class of Paroxetine

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SSRI

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54
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class of Sertraline

55
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3 SNRIs

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Venlafaxine, Atomoxetine, Duloxetine

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class of Venlafaxine

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class of Atomoxetine

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class of Duloxetine

59
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active metabolite of Venlafaxine

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Desvenlafaxine

60
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4 atypical antidepressants

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Bupropion, Mirtazapine, Nefazodone, Trazodone

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class of Bupropion

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class of Mirtazapine

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class of Nefazodone

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class of Trazodone

65
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indication of Bupropion

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smoking cessation

66
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4 non-pharmacological treatments

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psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, deep brain stimulation

67
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4 off label indications of antidepressants

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pain disorders, PMDD, vasomotor symptoms, stress urinary incontinence

68
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7 FDA approved indications of antidepressants

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MDD, panic disorder, GAD, PTSD, OCD, bulimia, smoking cessation

69
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enzyme that breaksdown serotonin, 5HT

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monoamine oxidase

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MOA of monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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inhibit MAO —> increase presynaptic NE and 5HT available for relase

71
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MOA of SSRIs

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inhibit presynaptic SERT —> decrease 5HT reuptake —-> increase 5HT in synapse

72
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SSRIs: inhibit presynaptic _______, _______ 5HT reuptake, _______ 5HT in synapse

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SERT, decrease reuptake, increase 5HT

73
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MOA of tricyclics and SNRIs

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inhibit presynaptic NET —> decrease reuptake —-> increase amount in synapse

74
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tricyclics and SNRIs inhibit presynaptic ______

75
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Tricyclics also block _____ which decreases _____ signaling and increases _____ signaling

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alpha1 receptors, decreases IP3, increases NE

76
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serotonin syndrome can be caused by an overdose of

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antidepressants

Using more than 1 at the same time, Not properly weaning from one before starting another

77
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most antidepressants should be D/C at least _____ weeks before starting a new one

78
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long half life serotonergic reuptake inhibiting agents (ex: ________) should be D/C at least ____ weeks before MAOI is initiated

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Fluoxetine, 4-5 weeks

79
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do secondary or tertiary amines have more side effects

80
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which class has the best side effect profile

81
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route of administration is almost always ______

82
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SSRIs are generally ______ and _______ absorbed and survive first pass effect

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rapidly and well absorbed

83
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SSRIs have a ______ bioavailability (____% for sertraline to ____% for Fluvoxamine)

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high, 45% - 90%

84
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peak plasma conc ____ hours after administration

85
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most antidepressants are _______ protein bound, which _______ distribution

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highly, decreases

86
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SSRIs are ________ which _______ distribution. (______ volume of distribution)

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lipophilic, increases, large VOD

87
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______ is the primary metabolic enzyme for most antidepressants

88
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Exceptions to metabolism: _________ and __________ which are metabolized by CYP____ and _____

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Citalopram and Escitalopram, CYP3A4 and 2C19

89
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_________ and _________ have active metabolites

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Fluoxetine and Sertraline

90
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antidepressants are excreted _______

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renally (adjust dose in renal failure)

91
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antidepressants have a ______ half life. makes _______ dosing appropriate

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long half life, once daily dosing

92
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food-drug interactions: MAOIs + _______ containing foods

93
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what types of food contain tyramine

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fermented, cured, aged, spoiled

94
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Tyramine is metabolized by _____

95
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MAOIs ________ tyramine metabolism —> _______ systemic tyramine absorption —> tyramine taken up into adrenergic nerve endings —> release of ________ into blood vessels —> vessel _______ —> ______ blood pressure —> __________ crisis

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decreases metabolism, increase absorption, catecholamines, vessel constriction, increase BP, hypertensive

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3 CYP2D6 inhibitors

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Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Duloxetine

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4 CYP3A4 inhibitors

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Fluvoxamine, Nefazodone, Sertraline, Fluoxetine

98
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what 3 things are CYP3A4 substrates

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Citalopram, Escitalopram, TCAs

99
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Substrates of CYP2D6

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TCAs, Trazodone, Paroxetine, Duloxetine, Venlafaxine, Bupropion, Mirtazapine

100
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4 patient factors

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sex, age, race/culture, sexual orientation

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antidepressants are wrongfully thought of as _________ in many cultures

102
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BBW for antidepressants

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increased risk of suicidal thinking in children, adolescents, and young adults

103
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__________ is contraindicated in pregnancy due to __________ malformation in fetus

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Paroxetine, cardiac malformation

104
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best course of treatment for antidepressants during pregnancy

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continue antidepressant therapy

105
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_________ circulating glucocorticoids can cause _____ birth weight

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increased, low birth weight

106
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indication of atomoxetine

107
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which tertiary tricyclic is LEAST LIKELY to cause seizures

108
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main risk with MAOIs

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Serotonin Syndrome

109
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a person will develop ________ to MOST side effects of antidepressants

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tolerant (GI, sedation)

110
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2 main side effects of SSRIs

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GI effects and Sexual effects

111
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side effects of tertiary tricyclics

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seizures, sedation, hypotension, Anti-ACh effects, weight gain, sexual effects, cardiac effects

112
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what are ACh side effects

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dry mouth, pupil dilation, sensitive to light, hot/flushed/dry skin, increased intraocular pressure

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what side effect is very common amgonst antidepressants

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sexual (ED, decreased libido)

114
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symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome

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Hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, myoclonus, tremors, autonomic instability, confusion, irritability, agitation

can process to coma/death

115
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antidepressant monotherapy should NOT be prescribed for patients with ________

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bipolar disorder

116
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why should antidepressant monotherapy not be prescribed for bipolar pt

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can induce manic state

117
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antidepressants have a delayed effect; can take ______ weeks to take effect

118
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antidepressant can cause physical _______, which leads to withdrawal

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dependence

NOT ADDICTION!!!

119
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be very careful when switching between antidepressant classes to avoid ________

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serotonin syndrome

120
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therapeutic range of citalopram

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therapeutic range of escitalopram

122
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therapeutic range of fluoxetine

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therapeutic range of fluvoxamine

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therapeutic range of paroxetine

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therapeutic range of sertraline

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therapeutic range of TERTIARY tricyclics

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therapeutic range of protriptyline

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therapeutic range of amoxapine

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therapeutic range of desipramine

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therapeutic range of maprotiline

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therapeutic range of nortriptyline

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therapeutic range of phenelzine

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therapeutic range of tranylcypromine

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therapeutic range of selegiline

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