Depression Flashcards
1
Q
Two different classes of antidepressants?
A
SSRI
SSNRI
TCA
MOA inhibitors
2
Q
Two side effects of SSRIs?
A
hyponatraemia
parkinsonism
serotonin syndrome
3
Q
Which is the first line and second line class of antidepressants?
A
first line= SSRIs
second line= SNRIs
4
Q
Two side effects of SSNRIs?
A
hypotension
N/V
5
Q
Two non pharmacological treatment for depression?
A
CBT
Electroconvulsive therapy
Exercise
Dance, music, art therapy
6
Q
Name two medications that can induce depression
A
steroids
anticontraceptive pill
isotretinoin
statins
7
Q
Two core clinical features of depression
A
low mood
fatigue
anhedonia
8
Q
Two biological features of depression?
A
insomnia, decreased appetite weight and libido, constipation, amenorrhoea
