Mood Disorders Flashcards
Acute serotonin syndrome symptoms
- sudden onset high fever
- muscular rigidity
- mental status changes
- hyperreflexia/clonus
- uncontrolled shivering
- dilated pupils (mydriasis)
Malignant neuroleptic syndrome
-rare life-threatening idiopatchic reaction from typical and atypical antipsychotics
SSRIs first line for
- major depression
- OCD
- GAD
- panic disorder
- social anxiety disorder
- premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Atypical antipsychotic adverse effects
- obesity
- T2DM
Atypical antipsychotic examples
- olanzapine (Zyprexa)
- Rispiradone (Risperdal)
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Atypical antipsychotic monitoring
- weight gain
- BMI q3 months
Typical antipsychotic examples
- haloperidol (Haldol)
- Chlropromazine
typical antipsychotic adverse effects
- elevated lipids/ TG
- malignant neuroleptic syndrome
Adverse effects of anticonvulsants
SJS
SSRI adverse effects
- anxiety
- insomnia
- sexual side effects
- serotonin syndrome
SSRI BBW
-increased SI in <25 yo
SSRI examples
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Citalopram (Celexa)
- Escitaprolam (Lexapro)
SNRI examples
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
SNRI adverse effects
-can precipitate acute narrow-angle glaucoma
TCA examples
- amytripiline (Elavil)
- Nortripytline
TCA adverse effects
- anticholinergic
- Category X
Longest half-life of all SSRI
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Shortest half-life of SSRI
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Fewer drug interactions of SSRI
Citalopram (Celexa)
Can treat both depression and neuropathic pain
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Common side effect of Paxil
erectile dysfunction
who to avoid SSRIs with
- anorexic
- undernourished elderly
Overdose with ___ can be fatal
TCA
MAOI contraindications
high tyramine foods
Which benzo is indicated for severe alcohol withdrawal and seizures
Diazepam (Valium)
Major vs minor depression
minor needs 2 criteria while major needs 5
depression is caused by
dysfunction of neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine
Patient with real threat of harm to self or others
- refer to psychiatric hospital
- must be driven by family member or friend
- if not available, call 911
Depression first line medication
-SSRI
How long until SSRIs are effective
4-8 weeks
Follow up for initiating SSRI
recheck in 2 weeks for compliance and side effects
How long to continue SSRI
at least 4-9 months after symptoms have resolved
Best method for treating depression
psychotherapy with medications
SSRI for elderly patients
-consider citalopram or escitalopram due to low drug interactions
Patients with sexual dysfunction caused by SSRI
consider adding bupropion (Wellbutrin) to SSRI
Depressed patients with post-herpetic neuralgia or chronic pain
consider TCA
depressed patient with stress urinary incontinence
consider TCA
St. JOhn’s wort used for
depression
menopausal symptoms
Drug interactions with St.Johns wort
-antivirals
-cyclosporine
OC
-SSRIs
-TCAs
Kava-kava / valerian root
- used for anxiety and insomnia
- do not mix with antidepressants
Amino acid supplement: 5-HTP L-tryptophan interactions
- SSRIs
- MAOIs
- Dextromethorphan
- Triptans
High dose of omega-3 fish oil can cause
increase risk of bleeding
-stop 1 week before surgery
antipsychotic adverse effects
extrapyramidal symptoms akinesia akathisia bradykinesia tardive dyskinesia
extrapyramidal symptoms
- tremor
- slurred speech
- akathesia
- dystonia
- anxiety
- distress
Akinesia
inability to initate movement
Akathisia
strong inner feeling to move
inner restlessness
Bradykinesia
slowlness in movement