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Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers-Craviso Flashcards

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Currently available drugs are based on the (blank) hypothesis of depression

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monoamine

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All the antidepressants cause immediate effects on synaptic (blank) levels

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monoamine

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How long does it take for antidepressants to kick in? Why?

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one or more weeks

-due to slow increase in expression of BDNF that promotes synaptogenesis

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Which antidepressant class is superior?

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there isnt one

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At least (blank) percent of all depressed patient are refractory to multiple different antidepressants at adequate doses

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20%

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What are the four major classes of antidepressant drugs?

What is the first line drug?

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  1. SSRI
  2. SNRI
  3. MAOis
  4. New drugs

SSRI and SNRIs are first line drugs

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What do SSRIs work?

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block 5-HT reuptake

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What are serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors?

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  • newer “selective” inhibitors - block NE and 5-HT reuptake

- older, less selective inhibitors-tricyclics (TCA) that exert antagonist effects on a variety of receptors

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How do the newer antidepressants work?

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  • inhibit reuptake of dopamine

- agonist/antagonist activities at certain types of 5-HT and NE receptors

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How do Monamine oxidase inhibitors work?

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inhibit the metabolism of NE and 5-HT

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What AA does serotonin come from?

What AA does NE come from?

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tryptophan

tyrosine

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What are the five famous SSRIs (first line drugs)?

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  • Fluoxetine (prozac)
  • Sertraline (Zoloft)
  • Paroxetine (Paxil)
  • Citalopram (Celexa)
  • Escitalopram (Lexapro)
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How are SSRIs metabolized?

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in the liver

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What are SSRIs potent inhibitors of?

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several cytochrom P-450 enzymes (CYP2D6)

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Fluoxetine and Paroxetine are (low/high potential) cytochrome P450 inhibitors?

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High potential

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Citalopram (celexa) and Escitalopram (lexapro) are (low/high potential) cytochrome P450 inhibitors?

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low potential

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What are the adverse side effects of SSRIs?

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  • Signif sexual dysfunction
  • Gi disturbance
  • Insomnia, restlessness
  • anorexia and weight loss (early treatment)
  • Weight gain (long term)
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What SSRI can give you QT prolongation?

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Citalopram

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Use of (blank) during pregnancy linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular

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paroxetine

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How can you get 5-HT syndrome when giving SSRIs?

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You give them with MAO inhibitors or other drugs that enhance 5-HT neurotransmission

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WHy dont you want to give antidepressants to children, adolescents and young adults really?

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because it can worsen their depression (suicide)

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What is the only SSRI approved for use in children and adolescents?

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Fluoxetine

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What is an SSRI approved for use in adolescents?

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escitalopram

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What can you use SSRIs for other than treatment for depression?

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  • anxiety
  • seasonal affective disorder
  • bulimia nervosa
  • migraine prophylactic
  • PMS and PMDD, hot flashes
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What SSRI do you give for seasonal affective disorder?

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paroxetine

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What SSRI do you give for bulimia nervosa?

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fluoxetine

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What SSRI do you give for PMS and PMDD (most); hot flashes?

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paroxetine

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What are the 2 newer “selective” inhibitors (SNRIs)?

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Venlafaxine (effexor, effexor ER)

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

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What does Venlafaxine do?

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block reuptake of both NE and 5-HT

-weakly inhibits DM uptake

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What are the adverse SEs of Venlafaxine (effexor)?

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resemble those of SSRIs (sexual dysfunction, GI, restlessness, insomnia)

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What are some additional uses of Venlafaxine?

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anxiety disorders

-treatment of neuropathic pain

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What are the adverse side effects of Duloxetine (cymbalta)?

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contraindicated for those with chronic liver disease or hepatic insufficiency

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What are some additional uses of Duloxetine (cymbalta)?

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  • management of fibriomyalgia
  • management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
  • long term treatmetn of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
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What do tricyclic antidepressants do ?

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THey are old SNRIs and block the reuptake of both NE and 5-HT to varying degrees

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What are the three important tricyclic antidepressants?

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nortriptyline (aventyl, pamelor)
impiramine (tofranil)
amitriptyline (elavil)

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What does nortriptyline (aventyl, pamelor) block mostly?

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Norepinephrine (mostly) and seritonin (a little)

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What does imipramine (tofranil) and amitryiptyline (Elavil) block mostly?

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seritonin (mostly) and NE (a little)

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38
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Why arent tricyclic antidepressants first line drugs anymore?

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  • can be fatal in overdose
  • are cardiotoxic
  • lower seizure threshold
  • have signif antagonist activity at several types of neurotransmitter receptors
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WHo do you give tricyclic antidepressants to?

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patients who do not respond or tolerate more widely-prescribed antidepressants.

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40
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What can amitriptyline be used for other than depression?

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migraine prophylactic

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Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) have more effects than blocking 5-HT and NE reuptake. What are the three other receptors that TCAs block?

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mACh, alpha 1, histamine 1

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What TCA blocks the mACh, alpha 1 and histamine 1 receptors the most?

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amitriptyline (elavil)

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What TCA blocks the mACh, alpha 1 and histamine 1 receptors the least?

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nortriptyline (aventyl, pamelor)

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44
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What will blocking of mACh receptors cause?

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  • sedation
  • cognitive impairment
  • confusion
  • delirium
  • blurred vision
  • dry mouth
  • tachycardia
  • urinary retention
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45
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What will blocking of alpha 1 receptors cause?

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orthostatic hypotension

sedation

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46
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What will blocking of histamine 1 receptors cause?

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sedation

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47
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At therapeutic doses all TCAs can cause what SEs?

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lowering of seizure threshold
sexual dysfunction
weight gain

48
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So what is the worst TCA?

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amitriptyline (elavil) (it can block too many things)

49
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At toxic doses what can TCAs cause?

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cardiotoxicity-(cardiac conduction delays Q-T prolongation, ventricular block, arrhythmias (ventricular tachycardia)

50
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The therapeutic index for TCAs is (blank) and some patients may develop cardiotoxicity at therapeutic doses

51
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Acute overdose of TCAs is often life-threatening due to …..?

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  • hyperpyrexia
  • hypertension
  • tachycardia
  • arrhythmias
  • severe anticholinergic effects
  • convulsions
52
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What drugs can cause drug interactions with TCAs?

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  • MAO inhibitors
  • anticholinergics
  • antihistamines
  • CNS depressants
53
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If you take a TCA with an MAOI at the same time, what can happen?

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severe hypertension, rick of 5-HT syndrome

54
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If you take a TCA with an anticholinergic or antihistamine, what can happen?

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an additive effect due to blockade of mACH and H1 receptors by TCA

55
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If you take a TCA with a CNS depressant, what can happen?

56
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What is a well known dopamine reuptake inhibitor?

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bupropion (wellbutrin)

57
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Dopamine reuptake inhibitors such as bupropion can possibly block the reuptake of (blank and blank)

58
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What are the adverse SEs of bupriopion (wellbutrin)?

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  • restlessness, insomnia, anxiety
  • risk of seizure activity (dose-related)
  • can precipitate psychotic episodes
59
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What patients is buproprian (wellbutrin) contraindicated in?

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patients with a history of seizures and eating disorders

60
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How come bupropion (wellbutrin) can precipitate psychotic episodes?

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excessive dopamine in susceptible individuals

61
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Does bupropion (wellbutrin) have more or less sexual side effects compared to other antidepressants?

62
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(blank) can be used as an aid in smoking cessation.

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bupropion (sustained release formulation -Zyban)

63
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What is the mechanism of action of Mirtazapine (Remeron)?

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antagonist of central presynaptic alpha-2 adrenergic autoreceptors (receptors that mediate negative feedback for NE and 5-HT release i.e increase NE and 5-HT release)
-blockades 5HT2 an 5HT3 receptors

64
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What are the adverse side effects of Mirtazapine (remeron)?

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  • sedation, somnolence
  • dizziness
  • stimulates appetite, signif weight gain
65
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Does mirtazapine (remeron) have a lot of sexual side effects?

66
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How does trazodone work?

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blocks 5 ht reuptake

-antagonist at 5HT2 receptors and partial agonist at 5HT1 receptors

67
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What are some adverse SEs associated with Trazodone (Desyrel)?

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  • signif drowsiness and dizziness
  • GI upset (nausea and vomiting)
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • protracted erection (priapism)
68
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What is the mechanism of action of Vilazodone (Vibryd)?

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a SSRI and a partia agonist at 5-HT1a receptors

69
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What are the adverse effects of Vilazodone (vibryd)?

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insomnia

GI disturbances

70
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Does Vilazodone (vibryd) cause sexual side effect and weight gain?

71
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What are the three drugs with agonist/antagonist activities at certain types of 5-HT and NE receptors?

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Vilazodone (Vibryd)
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)

72
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What is MAO?

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enzyme in nerve terminals that converts the monoamine neurotransmitters NE, 5-HT, and dopamine into inactive products

73
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THere are 2 types of MAO, what does MAO-A metabolize?

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NE and 5-HT

74
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THere are 2 types of MOA, what does MAO-B metabolize?

75
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What is the last choice antidepressant? Why?

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MAOI

risk of hypertensive crisis in response to ingestion of certain foods (tyramine) and drugs during MAOI use.

76
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What can you use MAOIs to treat other than depression?

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Parkinson’s disease

77
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What happens if you are on an MAOI and then you eat tyramine?

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tyramine will displace norepinephrine and you will get a hypertensive crisis

78
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What is a MAOI that is a reversible inhibitor?

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Selegiline (Eldepryl)

79
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What is a MAOI that is an irreversible inhibitor?

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Phenelzine (Nardil)

80
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What is Ensam?

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it is selegiline that is available transdermally

81
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Why would you want to give selegiline transdermally (Ensam)?

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so it can bypass the gut and inhibit central MAO enzymes wihile reducing the chance of hypertensive reactions caused by tyramine

82
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What are the adverse side effects of phenelzine (nardil)?

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  • Anorgasmia or sexual impotence
  • CNS stimulation (restlessness, insomnia)
  • sleep disturbances (inhibit REM sleep)
  • weight gain
  • Orthostatic hypotension
83
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You get drug interactions with MAOI when you take them with

A
  • indirect acting sympathomimetics and tyramine-containing food (hypertensive crisis)
  • SSRIs and 5-HT receptor agonists (5-HT syndrome)
84
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If you see drug names with 2 Es and a ZINE or a LINE at the end what kind of drugs are they?

85
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What characterizes a manic episode?

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  • exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
  • decreased sleep w/out experiencing fatigue
  • grandiose delusions, inflated sense of self-importance
  • excessive irritability; aggressive behavior
  • racing speech, flight of ideas
  • easily distracted
  • impulsiveness, poor judgement
  • reckless behavior
86
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Depressive and manic episodes last for several weeks to several months, often with (blank) in between swings

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normal mood

87
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What is considered rapid cycling in bipolar disorder?

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more than 4 full cycles per year (rare)

88
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What is the first line drug for acute mania and long-term maintenance therapy to avert manic and depressive episodes in patients with bipolar disorder?

89
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What are the 2 types of lithium you can give?

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lithium carbonate (Eskalith-CR)
lithium citrate (Cibalith-S)
90
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Why dont you want to give antidepressants to a bipolar patient?

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can trigger mood swings

91
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What isn’t effective for rapid cyclers?

92
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Sometimes you will combine lithium with (blank) in bipolar patients initially during depressive episodes but use caution

93
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The mechanism behind lithium is unknown but it involves long-term (blank) changes

A

neuroplastic

94
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What are the immediate effects of lithium?

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  • inhibition of recycling of inositol substrates

- altering the function of G-proteins associated with Beta-adrenergic and M1 ACh receptors

95
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How does lithium distribute in the body?

A

into total body water

96
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When do you get peak plasma levels of lithium?

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1-2 hours standard prep

4 hours with slow release formula

97
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How does lithium get eliminated and what is its half-life?

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kidney

20-24 hours

98
Q

Renal clearance is proportional to (blank) concentration

99
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What all can increase lithium levels?

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renal problems, CHF, dehydration, advanced age

100
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When you take lithium, you willl retain lithium at the expense of what ion?

101
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Lithium clearance is decreased by what 3 drugs?

A

NSAIDs
loop and thiazide diuretics
ACE inhibitors

102
Q

Lithium clearance is increased with what four drugs?

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caffeine
osmotic diuretic
acetazolamide
theophylline

103
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What do you use acetazolamide for?

A

Edema-> its a diuretic

104
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What is the therapeutic plasma level of lithium?

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0.5-1.5 mEq/l

105
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What are the adverse SEs of lithium at therapeutic levels?

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  • drowsiness, slowed mentation and forgetfullness
  • GI disturbances (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
  • polyuria and thirst (decreased response of kidney to ADH)
  • weight gain
  • mild tremor (principally in the fingers)
106
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What are the adverse SEs of lithium with long-term use?

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  • degenerative changes in the kidney (interstitial nephritis)
  • depression of thyroid function (goiter) due to interference with iodine use in the thyroid
107
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When shouldnt you take lithium and why?

A

pregnancy and breast feeding

-> can cause Ebstein’s anomaly

108
Q

Lithium has a (blank) therapeutic index so serum levels must be carefully monitored

A

low (always monitor for conditions that my decrease clearance or volume of distribution)

109
Q

Above 2.5 mEq/ lithium produces…..(4)?

A
  • ataxia
  • gross tremor
  • cardiac arrhythmias
  • coma and convulsions (can cause death)
110
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When can you see toxicity of lithium in the blood?

A

you can see toxicity at any blood level

111
Q

What is valproic acid (depakote, depakote ER)?

A

an antiepileptic drug (AED) and used to treat mania and mixed states

112
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Whats the downside of treating bipolar disorder with valproic acid (depakote)?

A

shows good efficacy relative to lithium in the acute and long-term BUT can be more sedating than lithium

113
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What is carbamazepine (tegretol, tegretol XR, equetro)?

A

antiepileptic drug (AED) used to treat mania and mixed states

114
Q

What are the 6 atypical antipsychotics?

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  • quetiapine (seroquel)
  • aripiprazole (abilify)
  • olanzapine (zyprexa)
  • lurasidone (latuda)
  • asenapine (saphris)
  • risperidone (risperdal)
115
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What do you give lurasidone (latuda) for?

A

bipolar depression

116
Q

What are the 2 famous benzodiazepines?

A

Lorazepam (ativan)

Clonazepam (klonopin)

117
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What is a new AED used also for bipolar depression?

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Lamotrigine (lamictal)

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