Mental Health 1 Flashcards
1
Q
SSRI best for energizing?
A
Zoloft
2
Q
Most sedating SSRI
A
Paxil
3
Q
SNRI effective in energizing and increasing focus?
A
Effexor
4
Q
The most common side effects of psychotropic medications?
A
Anorgasmia and erectile dysfunction
5
Q
SSRI with the longest half-life?
A
Fluoxatine-Prozac
makes this medication a poor choice in the elderly
6
Q
Second generation AP are known to cause weight gain and therefore insulin resistance, what labs should be monitored?
A
HgA1c and lipids
triglycerides go up with insulin resistance
7
Q
CAGE questionnaire is used to assess what?
A
Alcohol abuse
