Notes 17 Cont. Flashcards
Serotonin syndrome tx
Benzodiazepines Valium Ativan peri actin to block serotonin production
Iv fluids
Withdraw med
Hospitalize for 24 to observe
Foods contains tyramine
Aged cheese aged meats over ripe fruit avocado all tap beers soy sauce concentrated yeast soybean condiments yogurt sour cream peanuts msg
Foods ok to ingest while taking MAOI
Fresh meat fresh chicken fresh fruits and vegetables cottage cheese cream cheese ricotta cheese processed cheese
Self rating scales for depression
Zung and beck
Clinician rated scale for depression
Hamilton
Depression euthymic hypomania or mania
Bipolar disorder
Dx of mania X1 week euphoria grandiose or agitation + 3 or more of these pressured speech( hallmark) insomnia pleasure seeking activity racing thoughts hyper sexuality impulsive no concern for consequences increased energy starting many projects flight of ideas decreased sensitivity to heat cold hunger thirst pain
Manic depressive disorder
1 or more manic episode followed by major depressive episodes equal in male and female. MAY BECOME PSYCHOTIC
Bipolar I
1 or more major depressive episodes followed by at least 1 hypomanic episode more common in female DO NOT BECOME PSYCHOTIC OR MANIA
Bipolar 2
Hyped up depression increased risk for suicide most difficult to tx
Bipolar 1 mixed
Increased in females 4 or more mood episodes during the previous 12 months
Rapid cycling
Drug of choice for bipolar
Lithium
Lithium therapeutic level
0.5-1.5
___Profile baseline testing prior to beginning lithium every??
Thyroid 6 months
Lithium contraindicated for
Severe renal disease