Geriatric Psychiatrics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two watchwords for PCPs and psych?
A
Early detection
Aggressive intervention
2
Q
SIGE caps = ?
A
Sleep Interest Guilt Energy Concentration Appetite Psychomotor Suicidal ideation
3
Q
What is the clinical guidelines of SIGE CAPS?
A
4 for more than 8 weeks, but not written in stone
4
Q
What is the therapy treatment for depression?
A
Cognitive therapy
5
Q
Which are safer: TCA or SSRIs?
A
SSRIs
6
Q
What pathways are inhibited with TCAs?
A
Ach
7
Q
What are the three neurotransmitters that are changed with antidepressants?
A
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepi
8
Q
What are SNRIs?
A
Serotonin and norepi reuptake inhibitors
9
Q
True or false: ECT is very effective and generally safe in the geriatric population
A
True
10
Q
When is ECT utilized?
A
Life threatening and psychotic depression
11
Q
What can SSRIs treat? (4)
A
Depression
Anxiety
Panic
OCD
