HY BOARDS Flashcards
1
Q
Initial antidepressant trial is how long
A
4 - 6 weeks
2
Q
Use SSRIs with caution because they can cause what?
A
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Increase falls, GI effects, insomnia and agitation
3
Q
Mirtazapine increase ______
A
Appetite (WG)
- apine = PIG
4
Q
Venlafaxine and Duloxetine are also used to treated
A
Pain conditons
5
Q
Trazodone (used in low doses because can cause ______), promotes _____
A
Orthostatic effects
SLEEP!
6
Q
Bupropion causes _____
A
seizures
7
Q
Use TCAs (Nortriptylene) with caution in what patients?
A
Cardiac patients
