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Year 4: Psychiatry > Buzz Words > Flashcards

Buzz Words Flashcards

1
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mechanism of action of SSRIs

A

block reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic cell

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2
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best SSRI in adolescents

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fluoxetine

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3
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what pathway does fluoxetine block

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CYP450

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4
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best SSRI in epileptics

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citalopram

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5
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safest SSRI in cardiac patients

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sertraline

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6
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contraindicated drugs with SSRIs

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triptans
NSAIDS
Aspirin
Warfarin

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7
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mechanism of action of TCAs

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block reuptake of serotonin + noradrenaline into presynaptic terminals

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8
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mechanism of action of phenelzine

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irreversible inhibition of monoamine oxidase enzymes – slows breakdown of noradrenaline + serotonin

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9
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mechanism of action of moclobemide

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reversible inhibition of monoamine oxidase enzymes – slows breakdown of noradrenaline + serotonin

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10
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what is phentolamine used for

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treatment of hypertensive crisis

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11
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what type of drug is lofepramine and imipramine

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TCAs

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12
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what type of drug is venlafaxine

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serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor

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13
Q

mirtazapine

A

NaSSA

-antagonises adrenergic receptors + blocks serotonin receptors

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14
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trazodone

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given to treat sexual dysfunction caused by SSRI

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15
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mechanism of action of sodium valproate

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increases GABA

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16
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mechanism of action of lamotrigine

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blocks sodium channels - decreases glutamate release

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17
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typical antipsychotics

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haloperidol

chlorpromazine

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18
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treatment of extra pyramidal side effects

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procyclidine

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19
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mode of action of galantamine + rivastigmine

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cholinesterase inhibitors

20
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mode of action of memantine

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blocks NMDA receptors

21
Q

what is a jaw jerk a sign of

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frontal cognitive syndrome

22
Q

confusion, ataxia, ophthalmoplegia

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thiamine deficiency

23
Q

which area has strongest association with addiction

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septal area

24
Q

problem with broccas area

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expressive aphasia

25
Q

problem with wernicke area

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receptive aphasia

26
Q

trisomy 18

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Edwards syndrome

27
Q

IQ 70-84

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Borderline learning disability

28
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IQ 50-69

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mild learning disability

29
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IQ 35-49

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moderate learning disability

30
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IQ 20-34

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severe learning disability

31
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IQ <20

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profound learning disability

32
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PHQ-9 score

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used to assess severity of depression

33
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SADPERSONs

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used to calculate suicide risk

34
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oculogyric crisis

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example of a dystonic reaction, involuntary prolonged upward deviation of the eyes

35
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torticollis

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example of a dystonic reaction- asymmetrical head/neck position

36
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patient with alcohol dependence ‘staggering, confused, restricted eye movements’

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wernicke’s encephalopathy

37
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Korsakoff syndrome

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patient acting strange, confabulating, short term memory problems

38
Q

1st line for alcohol dependence relapse prevention

A

naltrexone

39
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mode of action of naltrexone

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opioid antagonist - reduces reward from alcohol

40
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mode of action of acamprostate

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acts of glutamate + GABA systems to decrease cravings

41
Q

mode of action of disulfiram

A

inhibits acetaldehyde dehydrogenase

42
Q

opioid overdose therapy

43
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dialectical behavioural therapy

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borderline PD

44
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Tx of Parkinson’s induced psychosis

45
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Tx of Parkinsons induced dementia

A

rivastigmine

Year 4: Psychiatry (22 decks)

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