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T/F? Pt needs instructions on how to respond to worsened mood, critical for adolescents and young adults?

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True

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What condition need to be rule-out prior to starting antidepressant therapy?

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Bipolar disorder

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List medications that cause or worsen depression

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Beta-blockers, particularly propranolol

Clonidine, Corticosteroids, Cyclosporine

Ethanol

Isotretinion, Indomethacin, Interferons

Methadone, Methyldopa, Methylphenidate/ADHD meds/Atomoxetine

OCPs, anabolic steroids (Pt and medication specific)

Procainamide

Reserpine

Statins (pt specific)

Varenicline

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List medical conditions that can cause or worsen depression

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Stroke

Parkinson dx

Dementia

Thyroid disorders (esp, hypothyroidism)

Low Vit D levels

Metabolic conditions (hypercalcemia), Multiple sclerosis, Malignancy

OAB

Infectious dx

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What’s the lag effect ass with antidepressant?

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Physical sx (such as low energy) improve within a few weeks

Psychological sx (such as low mood) may take a month or longer

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What Grp of antidepressant is pregnancy cat C? Exception?

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SSRIs

Paroxetine (Cat. D)

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Paroxetine is usually pregnancy cat D, which formulation of paroxetine is preg cat. X?

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Brisdelle

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What’s the new warning ass with SSRIs?

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Bcuz of potential risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)

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What grp is the second recommended for pregnancy and depression?

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Tricyclics

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Which natural pdts may be helpful for depression?

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St. John’s wort or SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine)

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What’s the issue with using St. John’s wort?

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Can’t use with other serotonergic agents

Broad-spectrum CYP450 enzyme inducer and has many significant drug interactions

It’s photosensitizer and serotonergic

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What’s a medical food pdt used for depression?

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L-methylfolate (Deplin)

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List SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) agents

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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Paroxetine (Paxil)

Fluvoxamine (Luvox)

Sertraline (Zoloft)

Citalopram (Celexa)

Escitalopram (Lexapro - S-enantiomer of citalopram)

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What’s the brand name of Fluoxetine (SSRIs)?

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Prozac

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What’s the brand name of Paroxetine (SSRIs)?

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Paxil

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What’s the brand name of Sertraline (SSRIs)?

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Zoloft

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What’s the brand name of Citalopram (SSRIs)?

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Celexa

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What’s the brand name of Escitalopram (SSRIs)?

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Lexapro (S-enantiomer of citalopram)

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CI to SSRIs use?

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Potentially lethal DI with MAOIs

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General SE of SSRIs?

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Sexual SE: reduced libido, ejaculation difficulties, anorgasmia

Somnolence

Insomnia

Nausea

Xerostomia

Diaphoresis (dose-related)

Weakness

Tremor

Dizziness

Headache (may help for migraines if taken continuously)

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SE specific to Fluoxetine?

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Fluoxetine may be activating. Take dose in AM to prevent this

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Which SSRIs SE is of more concern in elderly?

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SIADH

Hyponatremia

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What may cause an increase in bleeding while using SSRIs?

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Concurrent use of:

Anticoagulants

Antiplatelet

NSAIDs

Ginkgo

Thrombolytics

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Which SSRI has FDA warning of QT prolongation? In what grp? At what dose?

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Citalopram

At > 40mg/day

60+ years - > 20mg/day

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How do u switch from fluoxetine daily to fluoxetine weekly?

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Start 7 days after last daily dose

Weekly fluoxetine is dosed at 90mg/week

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What agent is the SSRI and 5-HT1A partial agonist?

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Vilazodone (Viibryd)

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Is food a consideration when using Vilazodone (Viibryd), a SSRI and 5-HT1A Partial Agonist?

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Yes.

Use with food

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SEs of Vilazodone (Viibryd), a SSRI and 5-HT1A Partial Agonist?

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Reduced libido (but less sexual SEs compared to SSRI and SNRIs)

Diarrhea

Nausea/vomiting

Insomnia

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Bleeding risk and Vilazodone (Viibryd)?

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Same as SSRIs (increased bleeding risk with concurrent use of anticoagulants, antiplatelets, NSAIDs, gingko, thrombolytics

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List agent that’s SSRI, 5-HT3-1D, 5-HT7 receptor antagonist; 5-HT1A Agonist; and Partial 5-HT1B agonist

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Vortioxetine (Brintellex)

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SEs of Vortioxetine (Brintellex)?

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Same as SSRIs and Vilazodone (increased bleeding risk with concurrent use of anticoagulants, antiplatelets, NSAIDs, gingko, thrombolytics

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All SSRI req a 2-wk washout period when going to an MAOI or from an MAOI to an SSRI, except?

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Fluoxetine.

Req a 5-week washout period (due to long half-life of at least 7days)

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Whats the top choice for antidepressant in cardiac pts?

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Sertraline

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How should sertraline oral concentrate be used?

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Must be diluted before use

Don’t use with disulfiram

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List Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs ) agents

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Venlafaxine (Effexor, Effexor XR)

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)

Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)

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What’s the brand name of Venlafaxine (SNRIs)?

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Effexor

Effexor XR

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What’s the brand name of Duloxetine (SNRIs)?

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Cymbalta

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What’s the brand name of Desvenlafaxine (SNRIs)?

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Pristiq

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CI to SNRIs use?

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Potentially lethal DI: SNRIs and MAOIs (2 wks washout req)

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In addition to SEs similar to SNRIs, what other SE is a concern for SNRIs?

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Increase in BP

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In what SNRIs is the increase in BP risk greatest?

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Venlafaxine when dosed > 150mg/day

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SNRIs and bleeding risk?

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Same as SSRIs, Vortioxetine (Brinand Vilazodone (increased bleeding risk with concurrent use of anticoagulants, antiplatelets, NSAIDs, gingko, thrombolytics

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SNRIs, SSRIs, Tricyclics and MAOI?

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Same as SSRIs…..2 wk wash out if going to or from MAOI

Fluoxetine req 5 wk wash

44
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Linezolid or methylene blue IV and SSRI, SNRIs, Vilazodone (Viibryd), Vortioxetine (Brintellex)?

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Avoid staring SSRIs, etc if pt is on Linezolid and methylene blue IV

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What med decreases the effectiveness of Duloxetine?

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Tamoxifen

46
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T/F? Duloxetine is a 2D6 inhibitor?

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True

47
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What counseling pt is unique to Desvenlafaxine and bowel movements?

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Pt may see what looks like a tab in their stool. This is the empty shell from the tablet after the medicine was absorbed by your body

48
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Effect of alcohol and Levomilnacipran?

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Alcohol may cause the med to be released quickly

49
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How long does it take to feel a benefit from SSRI and SNRIs? To feel the full effect on mood?

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1-2 wks

6-8 wks

50
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MOA of Tricyclics?

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Tertiary Amines

  • Amitriptyline
  • Doxepin
  • Clomipramine
  • Imipramine
  • Trimipramine

Secondary Amines

  • Amoxapine
  • Desipramine (Norpramine)
  • Maprotiline
  • Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
  • Protriptyline (Vivactil)
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What’s the difference btw tertiary and secondary amines (Tricyclics)?

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Secondary amine - relatively selective for NE

Tertiary amine - may be slightly more effective, but have worse SE profile

52
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What’s the dosing of Amitriptyline (Tricyclics)?

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Depression - 100-150mg bid

Neuropathic pain/migraine prophylaxis: 10-50mg QHS

53
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What’s the dosing of Nortriptyline (Tricyclics)?

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Depression: 25mg TID-QID

54
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What’s the dosing of Doxepin (Tricyclics)?

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Depression: 100-300mg daily

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Main SEs of tricyclics?

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Cardiotoxicity (esp Orthostasis)

Anticholinergic (dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation)

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What’s the cardiotoxic SE of Tricyclics?

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QT prolongation with overdose

Orthostasis

Tachycardia

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What’s the anticholinergic SE of Tricyclics?

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Dry mouth

Blurred vision

Urinary retention

Constipation (may use a stool softener or laxative)

58
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What SEs usually go away with time from Tricyclics use?

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Anxiety or Insomnia or Vivid dreams

59
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Which antidepressant is a good choice if a pt has both pain and depression?

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Duloxetine

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Which antidepressant is a good choice if a pt has neuropathic pain/ migraine prophylaxis?

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Amitriptyline 10-50mg QHS

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MOA of MAOIs?

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Inhibit enzyme monoamine oxidase, which breaks down catecholamines, including 5-HT, NE, EPU, DA. If these NTs increase dramatically, hypertensive crisis and death can result

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List of MAOI agents used in depression

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Isocarboxazid (Marplan)

Phenelzine (Nardil)

Tranycypromine (Parnate)

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CI to monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) use?

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Not commonly used, but watch out for drug-drug and drug-food interactions

64
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What’s the brand name of Isocarboxazid (MAOIs) used in depression?

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Marplan

65
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What’s the brand name of Phenelzine (MAOIs) used in depression?

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Nardil

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What’s the brand name of Tranylcypromine (MAOIs) used in depression?

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Parnate

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SEs of MAOIs?

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Anticholinergic effect (dry eyes, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention)

Orthostasis

Sedation (except Tranylcypromine (Parnate), which causes stimulation)

Sexual dysfunction

Weight gain

Headache

Insomnia

68
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Name the MAOI that comes in a patch?

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Selegiline (Emsam)

69
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What types of food should be avoided when using MAOIs?

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Tyramine-rich foods anything aged, fermented, pickled or smoked

70
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Emsam (Selegiline) patch application?

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Change once daily

Pick a time of the day u can remember.

Apply to either outer surface of the upper arm.

Rotate site and don’t use same site 2 days in a row

Wash hands with soap after applying

Don’t expose to heat

Washout period includes patch

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List Dopamine (DA) and Norepinephrine (NE) Reuptake inhibitors agents

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Bupropion

Mirtazapine (Remeron)

Trazodone

Nefazodone

72
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What’s the brand name of Bupropion used in depression?

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Aplenzin

Budeprion SR, Budeprion XL,

Wellbutrin SR and XL, Wellbutrin,

Forfivo XL

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CIs to Bupropion use?

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Seizure disorder

Don’t exceed 450mg/d due to seizure risk

Bipolar disorder

Anorexic

74
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SEs of Bupropion?

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Dry mouth

Insomnia

Tremors/seizures (dose-related)

75
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Bupropion has no effect on serotonin (5-HT), effect of this?

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No sexual dysfunction

76
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What’s the brand name of Mirtazapine (DA and NE Reuptake inhibitor)?

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Remeron

77
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SEs of Mirtazapine (Remeron)?

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Sedation

Increase appetite, weight gain

78
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Whys Trazodone rarely used?

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Sedation

79
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What’s a se of Trazodone, that’s a medical emergency?

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Risk of Priapism

80
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SE of Nefazodone?

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Hepatoxicity (t4, rarely used)

81
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CI to bupropion use

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Any pt on Buproban or Zyban for smoking cessation; same drug

Any to with seizure hx; Bupropion lowers seizure threshold

82
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What’s the max single dose and daily dose of Bupropion?

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Max single dose: 150mg

Max daily dose: 450mg

83
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When should Mirtazapine (Remeron) be used?

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At night, it’s sedating and increases appetites

84
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What must be done to classify depression as tx resistance depression?

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Rule-out bipolar disorder

Check if antidepressant is at optimal dose, sometimes use combo standard antidepressants

Augment with various options

85
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List agents that are used in Tx Resistance Depression Only

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Aripiprazole (Abilify, Abilify Discmelt)

Olanzapine/Fluoxetine (Symbyax)

Quetiapine extended release (Seroquel, Seroquel XR)

86
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What’s the brand name of Aripiprazole for Tx Resistance Depression?

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Abilify

Abilify Discmelt

87
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What’s the brand name of Olanzpine/Fluoxetine for Tx Resistance Depression?

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Symbyax

88
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What’s the brand name of Quetiapine extended release for Tx Resistance Depression?

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Seroquel

Seroquel XR

89
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What’s the warnings associated with agents used in tx resistance depression (Aripiprazole - Abilify, Abilify Discmelt; Olanzapine/Fluoxetine - Symbyax; Quetiapine ext release - Seroquel, Seroquel XR)

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Risk of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Risk of Tardauve Dyskinesia

Risk of Leukopenia, Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis

90
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CI to Olanzapine/Fluoxetine (Symbyax) use?

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Don’t use Symbyax with:

Pimozide

Thioridazine

Other QT prolongating drugs/conditions

91
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SEs of agents used in tx resistance depression (Aripiprazole - Abilify, Abilify Discmelt; Olanzapine/Fluoxetine - Symbyax; Quetiapine ext release - Seroquel, Seroquel XR)?

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Metabolic issues e.g. Dyslipidemia, wt gain, diabetes

Orthostatic/dizziness

92
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Which metabolic issue is less with Aripiprazole (Abilify, Abilify Discmelt)?

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Diabetes

93
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SE particular to Abilify (Aripiprazole)?

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Anxiety

Insomnia

Constipation

94
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SE particular to Olanzapine?

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Sedation

Weight gain

Increased lipids, glucose

EPS

QT prolongation (lower risk)

95
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SE particular to Quetiapine (Seroquel, Seroquel XR)?

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Sedation

Orthostasis

Weight gain, increased lipids and glucose

All these are similar to Olanzapine

Little risk of EPS (unlike Olanzapine)

96
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Which SSRI is used in PMDD?

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Fluoxetine (Sarafem)

97
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Brand name of Fluoxetine + Olanzapine?

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Symbyax

98
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Depression diagnosis criteria?

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DSM-5 criteria - at least 5 of the ff sx during the same 2 wk period

Depressed mood

Marked diminished interest/pleasure

Significant weight loss or gain

Insomnia or hypersomnia

Psychomotor agitation or retardation

Fatigue of loss of energy

Feelings of worthlessness

Diminished ability to concentrate

Recurrent Suicidial ideation

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