depression basics Flashcards
1
Q
first line options
A
SSRI, SNRI, bupropion, mirtazapine
2
Q
meds will take __ long to kick in
A
4 wks
3
Q
all meds need to be ___
A
tapered off
4
Q
adults with MDD
A
cognitive behavioral therapy or SGA have similar efficacy
5
Q
fluoxetine SSRI
A
PROZAC good for MDD with eating problems
“energizer” bunny.. take in morning
6
Q
sertraline SSRI
A
depression and CVD
7
Q
SSRI and triptan
A
serotonin syndrome
8
Q
citalopram SSRI
A
QT risk
9
Q
paroxetine SSRI
A
anxiety - take at night
10
Q
escitalopram SSRI
A
MDD, GAD
11
Q
citalopram SSRI
A
depression and best for ED patients
QT risk
12
Q
vertioxetine SSRI
A
MDD adrs: n/ v/ constipation
13
Q
biggest 2D6 SSRI
A
fluoxetine, sertraline, and PAROZXETINE
14
Q
SSRI in 1st and 3rd trimester
A
heart and the premi/ phtn
15
Q
ADR of SSRI in general
A
bruxism, diaphoresis
