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Mental Health Review / Bipolar Flashcards

1
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What are the primary differences between “Mental Health Disorders” & “Mental Health Problems”?

A

MHD: Significant impairments to emotional state, behaviors that hinder one’s ability to function; meets diagnostic criteria.

MHP: Disruptions to function but person can still function; does not meet diagnostic criteria.

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T or F: Non mental health medications can be authorized by attending physicians for those whom are admitted as involuntary patients.

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False… Only mental health drugs can be forcibly administered to involuntary patients (they can refuse other meds).

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What defines “involuntary admission criteria”?

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1) Mental disorder & requires inpatient care

2) Not capable of making admission / treatment decisions

3) Likely to harm self or others

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What are some issues with the current psychotropic drug nomenclature system?

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-Confuses patients
-Stigma contributions
-1st indication descriptors

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Define “dysthymia”.

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A persistent depressive mood

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Define “cyclothymia”.

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Mood swings between short periods of mild depression and hypomania

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What is Bipolar I Disorder?

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Period of one or more weeks with a full manic episode (abnormally & persistently elevated mood / energy)

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What is Bipolar II Disorder?

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Current or past hypomanic episode INCLUDING a current or past major depressive episode

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Who does Bipolar affect more: Men or Women?

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Equal

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How does Bipolar presentation differ between men and women?

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Men: More manic episodes

Women: More depressive or mixed

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Is Bipolar curable?

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No… Realistic goal is to halt disease progression or put somebody into a maintenance state where disease is well managed.

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What are the risk factors for developing Bipolar?

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-1st degree relative
-Drug / alc abuse
-High stress
-Traumatic events

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What medical conditions can serve as risk factors for Bipolar development?

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-Hyperthyroid
-Hormonal changes
-CNS disorders
-Endocrine dysregulation
-CVD

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What pharmacologic drug classes can induce mania?

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-Antidepressants
-Dopamine Augmenting Agents (ie. Amphetamines, Cocaine)
-Thyroid Preps
-Steroids
-Alc / Marijuana / Caffeine

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How does the taper strategy for antidepressants differ in bipolar management as opposed to MDD management?

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Abrupt stoppage (rather than a gradual taper in MDD) in cases of extreme mania.

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What pneumonic is used to remember the antidepressant withdrawal symptoms?

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FINISH

F - Flu-Like Sx
I - Insomnia
N - Nausea
I - Imbalances
S - Sensory Disturbances
H - Hyperarousal

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What is the average age of onset for a new bipolar diagnosis?

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20 - 25yrs

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What is a bipolar patient’s best predictor of functionality levels?

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Medication Adherence!!!

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Approximately ___ % of bipolar patients discontinue their medications due to adverse effects.

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50%

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What types of medical conditions may worsen existing bipolar or make it more challenging to treat?

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-Anxiety Disorders
-Substance Use Disorders
-ADHD
-PTSD

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Death via suicide is up to ___ x higher in bipolar patients than it is other patient subtypes.

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20x

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What sorts of deviations from normal behavior would indicate somebody is going through a manic episode?

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-Inflated self esteem
-Reduced need for sleep
-Racing thoughts
-Increased agitation & pressured speech
-Distractable
-Risky behavior partaking

At least three of these!

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Pneumonic to remember manic symptoms?

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DIGFAST

D - Distracted
I - Irritable
G - Grandiosity
F - Flight of ideas
A - Activity increases
S - Sleep decreases
T - Talkative

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Manic symptoms in Bipolar I last >/= __ days, whereas symptoms in Bipolar II last </= __ days.

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BDI: >/= 7 days
BDII: </= 4 days

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Are there severe functional impairments in BDI? BDII?

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BDI: Yes
BDII: No

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Is psychosis present in BDI? BDII?

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BDI: Yes
BDII: No

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Does BDI warrant hospitalization? BDII?

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BDI: Yes
BDII: No

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Does one require a history of depression to be diagnosed with BDI? BDII?

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BDI: No (can have previous history of it, but not necessary for diagnosis).

BDII: Yes (needed for diagnosis).

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Which antidepressant class do we see the highest rates of manic episode development with?

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SNRIs (then TCAs, then SSRIs)

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Symptomatic improvements during a manic episode should be seen within __ - __ weeks being on therapies, whereas full benefits are often seen within __ - __ weeks.

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Improvement: 1-2 wks
Full Benefit: 3-4 wks

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What other adjunctive non-pharmacologic interventions should be incorporated into the care plans of bipolar patients?

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-Exercise
-Sleep
-Balanced Diet
-Reduced or Eliminate Substance Use
-Reduced Nicotine / Caffeine Intake

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What are the most commonly used mood stabilizers in bipolar management?

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Lithium

Valproic Acid / Divalproex

Lamotrigine

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What important PK parameters should be noted with Lithium?

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1) Even Vd within total body water spaces… Reduced Vd in elderly = Increased concentrations.

2) t1/2 = 12-27hrs… Longer in elderly (30-36hrs) due to declining renal function as we age.

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Which organ is extensively involved with Lithium elimination?

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Kidneys (95%)
Perspiration (4%)

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What percentage of Lithium is reabsorbed at the Proximal Tubules?

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80%

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Is Lithium highly plasma protein bound?

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Nope (freely filtered by glomerulus similar to other cations such as K+ and Na+).

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What factors may reduce the clearance of Lithium?

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-Low Na+
-Dehydration
-Kidney Failure
-Reduced Renal Perfusion

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What are the target serum concentrations that we want to aim for with bipolar Lithium treatments?

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0.8 - 1.2mmol/L (very narrow TI drug)

0.6 - 0.8mmol/L in elderly

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What are the signs of Lithium toxicity?

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Drowsiness
Ataxia
Tremors
Slurred Speech
Hypertonia

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When should Lithium levels be sampled?

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12hrs post-dose (usually AM after an evening dose)

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How often should Lithium levels be sampled?

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1) 5-7d after starting

2) OW once on stable dose x 2wks

3) Monthly x 3mths

4) q6mths thereafter

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How do the therapeutic ranges for Lithium differ for treating an acute manic episode vs. maintenance?

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Acute: 1.0 - 1.2mmol / L

Maintenance: 0.6 - 1.0 mmol / L

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What advantage does dosing Lithium once daily as opposed to twice daily have?

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-Increased compliance
-Decreased renal toxicity
-Slowed renal dysfunction progression

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How would you elect to adjust maintenance doses of Lithium if a patient had a reported CrCl of </= 50mL / min?

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50 - 75% of normal maintenance dose

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If a patient is on a BID Lithium dosing regimen, what must we ensure happens before taking serum levels?

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HOLD THE MORNING DOSE!!! Skews serum concentrations…

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How might pregnancy or severe burns influence Lithium levels?

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Increased Vd (fluid levels increase, which dilutes Lithium concentrations).

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How does increased caffeine consumption reduce Lithium levels?

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Increases renal activity

48
Q

What pharmacologic agents might reduce serum concentrations of Lithium?

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Theophylline
Acetazolamide
NaHCO3

49
Q

What pharmacologic agents would increase serum concentrations of Lithium?

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NSAIDs
Diuretics
ACEi / ARBs

50
Q

Primary side effects of Lithium?

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Polydipsia / Polyuria
Tremors
GI Upset
Acne Development
Alopecia
Wt Gain

51
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Serious signs of Lithium toxicity?

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Arrythmias
Seizures
Myocarditis
Acute Tubular Necrosis
Hypothyroidism
Coma
Death

52
Q

Which of the following is cleaved into its active drug form within the stomach?

Divalproex
Valproic Acid

A

Divalproex

53
Q

What percentage of Valproic Acid is bound to plasma proteins?

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85 - 90%

54
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Valproic Acid is extensively eliminated by what organ?

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Liver (> 95% hepatically metabolized)

55
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What’s the major metabolic pathway responsible for eliminating Valproic Acid?

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UDP-mediated glucuronidation / beta oxidation

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Describe Valproic Acid’s potential mechanisms of action.

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1) Inhibit Voltage-Gated Na+ Channels

2) Increase GABA actions

3) Modulate signal cascades

4) Effects neuron excitation (mediated by NMDA subtype Glutamate receptors)

5) Serotonin / Dopamine / Aspartate / T-Type Ca2+ Channels

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What is the therapeutic range for Valproic Acid?

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350 - 700umol / L (total)

-However, range is extrapolated from Seizure treatments (often may need to strive higher, individualized levels).

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When should steady state trough levels of Valproic Acid be taken?

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3 - 4d after starting therapy

59
Q

What is the general principle for dose adjusting Valproic Acid in hepatic disease?

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Avoid altogether (reduced protein binding & clearance of drug).

60
Q

Do renally impaired patients require Valproic Acid dose adjustments?

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Nope

61
Q

What enzymes do Valproic Acid inhibit?

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CYP2C9
Epoxide Hydroxylase
UDPGT

62
Q

What important drug classes increase Valproic Acid levels?

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Macrolide ABs (ie. Clarithromycin, Erythromycin)

Salicylates (ie. Aspirin, Na+ Salicylate)

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What drug classes reduce Valproic Acid levels?

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Carbapenem ABs (ie. Meropenem, Ertapenem)

Anti-Convulsants (ie. Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital)

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What drugs show concentration increases when on-board with Valproic Acid?

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Lamotrigine (cut dose 1/2 & double the titration period)

Warfarin

TCAs

Anti-Convulsants

65
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Adverse effects of Valproic Acid?

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Dose-Related: NVD, Anorexia, Constipation (< Divalproex), Tremor, Sedation, Ataxia, Dizziness, Thrombocytopenia

Chronic: Wt Gain, Balding, Menstrual Disturbances

66
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Should Valproic Acid & derivates be avoided in pregnancy?

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Yes… Highly teratogenic (strongly encourage contraception use).

67
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JB is a Bipolar patient on Valproic Acid & comes in for a refill. He complains of unexplained fits of fatigue, confusion & vomiting. What test should he get done?

A

Ammonia

68
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When should CBCs, Platelets, & LFTs be assessed in a patient starting Valproic Acid?

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Baseline
qmthly x 3mths
q4 - 6mths

69
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What are some counseling points you can provide a patient on Valproic Acid with to combat common GI & sedative side effects?

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TWF, switch to Divalproex (less upsetting to stomach), H2RAs such as Ranitidine.

Taking higher of the two doses at bedtime.

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What indications do Lamotrigine have in treating Bipolar?

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Maintenance therapy, acute depressive episodes… NOT (!!!) recommended for acute manic episodes.

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Describe Lamotrigine’s MOA.

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Binds open conformation of Voltage-Gated Na+ Channels, reduces Glutamate release.

Somewhat of an inhibitory effect on Serotonin Receptor.

72
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What is t1/2 of Lamotrigine? When do peak plasma levels occur?

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t1/2: 25 - 33hrs
Peak: 1 - 5hrs

73
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Are dose adjustments of Lamotrigine needed in hepatic impairment? Renal impairment?

A

Yep to both.

74
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After what length of time (in days of missed doses) must Lamotrigine titrations be restarted from scratch?

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5d (as concentrations will be totally eliminated from the body by this point).

75
Q

Why must Lamotrigine be titrated up slowly?

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Risk of SJS Rash (1-2% kids, 0.1% adults but more prevalent in first 8wks of starting)

76
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What are the most common side effects of Lamotrigine?

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Sedation, Headaches, Dizziness, GI (to lesser extent)

77
Q

Is it necessary to obtain serum concentrations of Lamotrigine?

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Nope… Routine blood work you do with everything else should still be done though.

78
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What sorts of drugs decrease Lamotrigine levels?

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ACs (ie. CBZ, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Topiramate)

Oral Contraceptives (primarily the estrogen component)

79
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What drug increases Lamotrigine two-fold (you’ve seen this already don’t get this wrong).

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Valproic Acid / Divalproex

80
Q

Chronic use of what OTC medication induces Lamotrigine metabolism & thus decreases its levels?

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Tylenol (4g / day)

81
Q

Why is it important to taper all of the anti-seizure agents used in Bipolar?

A

Sudden withdrawal / stoppage can trigger seizures (even in those with no prior history).

82
Q

Describe Carbamazepine’s MOA.

A

Blocks Voltage-Dependent Na+ Channels

Blocks NMDA Glutamate Receptor, reduces Ca2+

Modulates Aspartate, Glutamate release

83
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What side effect secondary to increased fluid retention is something to worry about with CBZ?

A

Hyponatremia… Drug stimulates ADH release, promotes increased water reabsorption.

84
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Primary route of elimination of CBZ?

A

Hepatic (> 99%, primarily CYP3A4)

85
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Why is it so hard to get CBZ to target therapeutic ranges?

A

Autoinduction (induces its own metabolism via Epoxide-Diol Pathway)

86
Q

When does autoinduction of CBZ usually stabilize?

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1 - 5wks

87
Q

Trough concentrations of CBZ should be taken within ___ hr(s) prior to next dose.

A

1hr

88
Q

In what disease state would we not recommend using CBZ?

A

Decompensated Liver Disease (not outright CI but dose decrease with Stable Liver Disease)

89
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Does CBZ require renal dose adjustments?

A

Nope

90
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A bipolar patient is on a CYP3A4 metabolized drug and the physician elects to discontinue their Carbamazepine. What you expect would happen to the other CYP3A4 metabolized drug’s serum concentrations?

A

Would go up (as CBZ is a potent CYP Enzyme Inducer)

91
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What highlighted drug class increases CBZ levels?

A

-Macrolide ABs (ie. Erythromycin, Clarithromycin, Telithromycin)

-“Azole” Antifungals (ie. Ketoconazole)

-Cardiovascular Ca2+ Channel Blockers (ie. Diltiazem, Verapamil)

-Cimetidine & Grapefruit Juice

92
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What highlighted drug classes decrease CBZ levels?

A

-Other ACs (ie. Phenytoin, Phenobarbital)

-Warfarin

-Other Antipsychotics (ie. Lurasidone, Risperidone, Quetiapine…)

-Antidepressants (ie. Citalopram)

-Methadone

-Antiretrovirals (ie. NNRTIs)

93
Q

Side effects of CBZ?

A

-GI
-Dizzy / Sedation / Ataxia (same as others)
-Tremors
-HR increase
-Low BP
-SIADH & Hyponatremia
-“Penias”
-Rash & Hypersensitivity Rxns

94
Q

Asian patients with a positive test for HLA-B____ & Caucasian patients with a positive HLA-A____ are at an increased risk of suffering from hypersensitivity reactions while on Carbamazepine.

A

Asian: HLA-B1502
White: HLA-A3101

95
Q

What conditions are outright CIs to CBZ use?

A

-Hepatic Disease
-CVD
-Blood Dyscrasias
-Bone Marrow Depression
-Concurrent Clozapine use (due to potential WBC Ct drops)

96
Q

What monitoring parameters for those on CBZ should be assessed?

A

-CNS, ongoing

-Ocular Exam, baseline & yearly (due to blurred vision / diplopia)

-ECG, baseline

-CBC / LFT / Renal Function, baseline, mthly x 3mths, then q6-12mths

-Bone Mineral Density (if taking CBZ > 5yrs or risk factors of osteopenia)

-Rash, ongoing

97
Q

Important counseling point for females on CBZ who are sexually active & on hormonal birth control?

A

Use of alternative contraception (as CBZ reduced efficacy of contraceptive forms on board).

98
Q

What is the primary MOA of atypical antipsychotics?

A

Dopamine Blockade

99
Q

Of the following antipsychotics, which one(s) would you predict to have higher rates of EPS & hyperprolactinemia symptoms?

Quetiapine
Risperidone
Haloperidol
Aripiprazole
Chlorpromazine

A

Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine (FGAs)

100
Q

What are the general adverse effects of atypical antipsychotics?

A

-EPS (ie. Stiffness, Tremor, Shuffling Gait)

-Sexual Dysfunction

-Wt Gain / Dyslipidemia / Diabetes / CVD (Metabolic Conditions)

-AC (ie. Sedation, Constipation, Dry Mouth, Blurry Vision)

-QT Prolongation

-Seizures

101
Q

What is the current consensus around using antidepressant monotherapies in the management of Bipolar?

A

Avoid without antimanic agents onboard!!!

102
Q

Rank the following ADs from best to worst in terms of safety in treating BDII:

Bupropion
Sertraline
Other SSRIs
Venlafaxine

A

Same order as shown on other side of the card!

103
Q

Which of the following SSRIs is NOT recommended for BDII management?

Escitalopram
Citalopram
Fluoxetine
Paroxetine

A

Paroxetine

104
Q

Ideally, when should antidepressant use be tapered off in managing bipolar?

A

Short courses of 3 - 4mths, with a taper good to initiate once asymptomatic for 6 - 12wks.

105
Q

Which antidepressant classes possess the highest risk of switching a bipolar patient over from a depressive episode to a manic one?

A

TCAs (number one)
SNRIs (number two)

106
Q

When would combination therapy for bipolar management be recommended?

A

-Faster response needed

-Those at risk for harming self or others

-Hx partial response to monotherapy

-Those with severe manic episodes

107
Q

What are 1st line CANMAT guideline bipolar treatments for acute mania?

A

Monotherapies: Lithium, DVP, Quetiapine, Aripiprazole, Paliperidone, Risperidone

Combo: Lithium or DVP + Quetiapine, Risperidone, or Asenapine

108
Q

In cases of mixed feature bipolar, what combination of medications is preferred?

A

Antipsychotic & DVP

109
Q

What are considered to be the second line options for acute mania?

A

Monotherapy: Olanzapine, CBZ, Ziprasidone, Haloperidol

Combo: Lithium or DVP + Olanzapine

110
Q

What agents suck at treating acute mania?

A

-Gabapentin
-Lamotrigine
-Omega 3 FAs
-Topiramate

111
Q

1st line options for treating Bipolar I Depression (according to CANMAT)?

A

Quetiapine, Lamotrigine, Lithium, Lurasidone, Lurasidone + Li/DVP

112
Q

The Young et al study in 2010 showed that Lithium was no more effective than placebo in treating acute bipolar depression… What was the study’s caveat?

A

Mean Lithium levels were only 0.61 mEq/L (needed to be higher to see true effects).

113
Q

Early improvement within ___ wks is a reasonable predictor of overall response to a treatment in BDI Depression.

A

2wks (however, may take up to 4 - 6wks to see response)

114
Q

What should be considered the only 1st line BD maintenance therapy that we recommend to all patients?

A

Psychoeducation

115
Q

In cases of mixed episode bipolar, should antidepressants be continued or discontinued?

A

Discontinued (because of worsening potential)

116
Q

Which medications should be avoided in pregnancy?

A

DVP / VPA
CBZ
Lithium (Trimester 1)

117
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Which agent appears to be the least risky for managing bipolar in pregnancy?

A

Lamotrigine

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