AntiDepressants and Lithium Flashcards
1
Q
Duloxetine
A
SNRI indicated for peripheral neuropathy
2
Q
Side effects of TCA’s?
A
Antimuscarinic (cholinergic blocking), orthostatic hypotension (a1 blocking), sedation (h1 blocking)
3
Q
Lithium side effects and cautions
A
SE: nephrogenic DI
Caution: Narrow TI
4
Q
Which generation of antipsychotics is more effective in treating NEGATIVE sx of schizophrenia?
A
2nd Generation: Quietapine, Olanzapine, Risperidone, Aripriprazole, Ziprasidone, Clozapine
5
Q
Which 2nd Generation antipsychotic has the most potent anti-muscarinic effects?
A
Clozapine