Antidepressant Medications Flashcards

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Classes of antidepressants include

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Tricyclic, SSRI, Atypical, SNRI, NRI, MAO

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Side effects of tricyclics

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anticholinergic, adrenergic, antihistamine, misc

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3
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Tricyclics do not have many side effects T/F

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false. they are considered a dirty drug that interact with many receptors and can cause serious side effects

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are safer than tricyclics and have fewer side effects T/F

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True

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Side effects of SSRI’s and atypical antidepressants include

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Anxiety, Sedation, Insomnia, Nausea, and sexual dysfunction

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6
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elavil 75-150

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cyclic antidepressant

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7
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anafranil 100-250

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cyclic antidepressant

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8
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norpramin

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cyclic antidepressant

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9
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tofranil 75-200

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cyclic antidepressant

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10
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pamelor 25-100

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cyclic antidepressant

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11
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oleptro

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cyclic antidepressant

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12
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Serotonin and Norephinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI) are more effective than SSRI’s for severe depression

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True

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13
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Effexor 75-375

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SNRI

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14
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Pristiq 50

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SNRI

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15
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Cymbalta 20-80

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SNRI

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16
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Fetzima 40-120

17
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Remeron 15-45

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Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (NRI) are used mainly for depression

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False. They are mainly used for ADHD.

19
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NRIs positive and negative side effects include

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Improved energy and cognition. Cause anxiety, loss of apetite, sedation

20
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Wellbutrin 200-450

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atypical antidepressant

21
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Serzone

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atypical antidepressant

22
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BuSpar 15-60

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atypical antidepressant

23
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Viibryd 10-40

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atypical antidepressant

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Trintellix 5-20

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atypical antidepressant

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) are the first treatment for depression
False, they are mainly used when other antidepressants have failed for the treatment of major depression and panic disorder
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MAOIs are dangerous if eating foods high in tyramine
true
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The two most common MAOIs are
Nardil and Parnate
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Which MAOs type B are used for depression in Parkinsons
Deprenyl and Ensam
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Are stimulants used to treat depression
Yes, Dexedrine and Ritalin
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How long does it take for an antidepressant to be effective and how long should they be continued
2-4 weeks, 6 months
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Antidepressants work by blocking the reuptake of which neurotransmitters
norephinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine
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Can antidepressants increase suicidality
Yes
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Which OTC options can help treat depression
St. John's wort, SAM-e, Omega-3 fatty acids
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common uses are
major depression, SAD, panic disorder, OCD, enuresis, ADHD, chronic pain syndromes, PTSD
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a common side effect is sexual dysfunction
true
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The first choice in antidepressants is currently
SSRI new generation
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Which antidepressants are not used much anymore
TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants), MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
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reasons to use antidepressants in the elderly
pseudodementia, pharmacokinetics, hypotension, peripheral
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what is serotonin syndrome
drug interaction with MAOIs, increase serotonin levels, mental status changes, lack of coordination, muscle twitching, tremors, sweating, fever, needs medical care