Depression Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 core symptoms characterised depression?
A
Low mood
Anhedonia
Low energy
2
Q
Identify other causes of low mood other than depression
A
- Hypothyroidism
- Biplar disorder
- SAD
- premensrual dysphonic disorder
- Alcohol abuse
- Anxiety
- Dementia
3
Q
List and explain the role of different antidepressants
A
- Tricyclic antidepressants - block serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake receptors
- Selective serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) - prevent reuptake of serotoinin so therefore enhance the serotonergic ffect
- Serotnin-Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibiotrs (SNRIs) - similar SSRIs but dont affect cholinergic and histamine systems
- Noradrenergic and Specific Serotonergic antidepressants - NASSAs
- Noradrenergic reuptake inhibitors (NRIs) - block noradrenergic reuptake - enhancing effect (especially sympathetic mediation)
4
Q
What kind of antidepressant is amitryptiline?
A
TCA
5
Q
What kind of antidepressant is venlafaxine?
A
SNRI
6
Q
What kind of antidepressant is reboxetine?
A
NRI
7
Q
What kind of antidepressant is Sertaline Fluoxetine?
A
SSRI
8
Q
What kind of antidepressant is Mirtazapine?
A
NASSA
