NSG 552 EXAM 2 Flashcards
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A patient experiencing SSRI-related sexual dysfunction should be switched to which medication?
- bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- venlafaxine (Effexor)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- clomipramine (Anafranil)
- propranolol (Inderal)
- alprazolam (Xanax)
- flumazenil (Romazicon)
- buspirone (Buspar)
- prazosin (Minipress)
- naltrexone (Depade)
- flurazepam (Dalmane)
- zolpidem (Ambien)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- ramelteon (Rozerem)
- triazolam (Halcon)
- armodafinil (Nuvigil)
- eszopiclone (Lunesta)
- sodium oxybate (Xyrem)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- escitalopram (Lexapro)
bupropion (Wellbutrin)
This drug class is the firstline treatment for chronic anxiety, GAD, and panic disorder.
“SS-“
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
SSRIs
Which drug class is this?
- Treats comorbid depression
- Lacks abuse risk
- Low side effect rate
“S-“
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
SSRIs
A patient presents with depressive symptoms alongside pain complaints. Which two drug class medications will you consider?
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
SSRIs and TCAs
Which drug class has the highest anticholinergic effect?
“T-“
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
TCAs
This medication can be very activating (patients can be restless).
“ven-“
- bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- venlafaxine (Effexor)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- clomipramine (Anafranil)
- propranolol (Inderal)
- alprazolam (Xanax)
- flumazenil (Romazicon)
- buspirone (Buspar)
- prazosin (Minipress)
- naltrexone (Depade)
- flurazepam (Dalmane)
- zolpidem (Ambien)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- ramelteon (Rozerem)
- triazolam (Halcon)
- armodafinil (Nuvigil)
- eszopiclone (Lunesta)
- sodium oxybate (Xyrem)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- escitalopram (Lexapro)
venlafaxine (Effexor)
This drug class is generally most effective in the treatment of Akathisia.
“Bet-“
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
Which medication (serotonergic agent) can cause priapism?
*not counting escitalopram (Lexapro).
- bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- venlafaxine (Effexor)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- clomipramine (Anafranil)
- propranolol (Inderal)
- alprazolam (Xanax)
- flumazenil (Romazicon)
- buspirone (Buspar)
- prazosin (Minipress)
- naltrexone (Depade)
- flurazepam (Dalmane)
- zolpidem (Ambien)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- ramelteon (Rozerem)
- triazolam (Halcon)
- armodafinil (Nuvigil)
- eszopiclone (Lunesta)
- sodium oxybate (Xyrem)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- escitalopram (Lexapro)
trazodone (Desyrel)
Which tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is thought to be effective in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
“Clo-“
- bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- venlafaxine (Effexor)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- clomipramine (Anafranil)
- propranolol (Inderal)
- alprazolam (Xanax)
- flumazenil (Romazicon)
- buspirone (Buspar)
- prazosin (Minipress)
- naltrexone (Depade)
- flurazepam (Dalmane)
- zolpidem (Ambien)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- ramelteon (Rozerem)
- triazolam (Halcon)
- armodafinil (Nuvigil)
- eszopiclone (Lunesta)
- sodium oxybate (Xyrem)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- escitalopram (Lexapro)
clomipramine (Anafranil)
These are symptoms of which condition?
- muscle spasms, fever, racing heart, headache, and confusion
o S = Shivering
o H = Hyperreflexia/Myoclonic jerks
o I = Increased Temp (Fever)
o V = Vitals Instability (↑↓BP; ↑RR; ↑HR)
o E = Encephalopathy (Confusion)
o R = Restlessness
o S = Sweating (Diaphoresis)
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Discontinuation Syndrome
- Akathisia
- Benzodiazepine withdrawal
- Rebound insomnia
- Anxiety
- dissociative identity disorder (DID)
- Depersonalization
- Derealization
- Initial/sleep-onset Insomnia
- Middle/sleep maintenance insomnia
- Late/sleep offset insomnia
- Nonrestorative sleep
- daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Narcolepsy
- Cataplexy
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Periodic Limb Movements of sleep (PLMS)
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)
- Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Factitious Disorder
- Conversion Disorder
- La Bell Indifference
- Malingering
- Anorexia and bulimia
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
Serotonin Syndrome
These are symptoms of which syndrome?
(FINISH)
F = Flu like symptoms (aches, pains, chills)
I = Insomnia
N = Nausea
I = Imbalance
S = Sensory disturbance (tremors, sensation of electrical shock)
H = Hyperarousal
“disc-“
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Discontinuation Syndrome
- Akathisia
- Benzodiazepine withdrawal
- Rebound insomnia
- Anxiety
- dissociative identity disorder (DID)
- Depersonalization
- Derealization
- Initial/sleep-onset Insomnia
- Middle/sleep maintenance insomnia
- Late/sleep offset insomnia
- Nonrestorative sleep
- daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Narcolepsy
- Cataplexy
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Periodic Limb Movements of sleep (PLMS)
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)
- Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Factitious Disorder
- Conversion Disorder
- La Bell Indifference
- Malingering
- Anorexia and bulimia
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
Discontinuation Syndrome
Treatment for acute panic attacks?
- can use benzodiazepine short-term in addition to long-term SSRI
- CBT
- Meds + CBT
- SSRI (often need high doses of sertraline, fluoxetine); Luvox
- SNRI (e.g. venlafaxine) (Clomipramine=Anafranil)
- Psychotherapy
- ECT
- weight loss; avoidance of ETOH; CPAP; Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
- Remove offending agent; iron replacement
- Psychotherapy (CBT, IPT)
Can use benzodiazepines short-term in addition to long-term SSRI.
Specific medication to treat performance anxiety?
“pro-“
- bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- venlafaxine (Effexor)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- clomipramine (Anafranil)
- propranolol (Inderal)
- alprazolam (Xanax)
- flumazenil (Romazicon)
- buspirone (Buspar)
- prazosin (Minipress)
- naltrexone (Depade)
- flurazepam (Dalmane)
- zolpidem (Ambien)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- ramelteon (Rozerem)
- triazolam (Halcon)
- armodafinil (Nuvigil)
- eszopiclone (Lunesta)
- sodium oxybate (Xyrem)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- escitalopram (Lexapro)
propranolol (Inderal)
Non-pharmacological treatment for performance anxiety?
“C-“
- can use benzodiazepine short-term in addition to long-term SSRI
- CBT
- Meds + CBT
- SSRI (often need high doses of sertraline, fluoxetine); Luvox
- SNRI (e.g. venlafaxine) (Clomipramine=Anafranil)
- Psychotherapy
- ECT
- weight loss; avoidance of ETOH; CPAP; Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
- Remove offending agent; iron replacement
- Psychotherapy (CBT, IPT)
CBT
First-line drug classes (x2) to treat performance anxiety?
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
SSRIs, SNRIs
Which drug class treats generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
SSRIs
Which SSRI medications are used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
“epdv”
- escitalopram, paroxetine, duloxetine, and venlafaxine
- oxazepam, temazepam, lorazepam
- midazolam (Versed) and alprazolam (Xanax)
- lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam
- diazepam, clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide, flurazepam
- sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil), and venlafaxine (Effexor)
- trazodone (Desyrel) [Mostly prescribed sedating antidepressant], and low doses of mirtazapine (Remeron)
- amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin (Sinequan), mirtazapine (Remeron), trazodone (Desyel)
- fluoxetine (Prozac), duloxetine (Cymbalta), atomoxetine (Strattera), venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Dopamine agonists: pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip) and Benzos
- Gabapentin (Neurontin); pregabalin (Lyrica)
- Alprazolam and Lorazepam
Escitalopram, paroxetine, duloxetine, and venlafaxine
Which drug class is used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
“SS-“
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
SSRIs
Which drug class should you initially use to treat panic attacks?
“ben-“
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
Benzodiazepines
First-line drug classes (x2) to treat panic disorder?
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
SSRIs, SNRIs
Second-line drug class treatment for panic disorder, though use is limited.
“T-“
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
TCAs
Adjunct treatment (which drug class?) to be used with caution on a short-term basis until other medications reach therapeutic efficacy.
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- β-adrenergic receptor antagonists (beta-blockers)
- SSRIs, SNRIs
- SSRIs and TCAs
- Benzodiazepines
- Alpha-1 receptor antagonist
- Non-benzo hypnotics
- Low Potency Opioids
Benzodiazepines
Which specific medication is FDA-approved for panic disorder?
“alp-“
- bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- venlafaxine (Effexor)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- clomipramine (Anafranil)
- propranolol (Inderal)
- alprazolam (Xanax)
- flumazenil (Romazicon)
- buspirone (Buspar)
- prazosin (Minipress)
- naltrexone (Depade)
- flurazepam (Dalmane)
- zolpidem (Ambien)
- trazodone (Desyrel)
- ramelteon (Rozerem)
- triazolam (Halcon)
- armodafinil (Nuvigil)
- eszopiclone (Lunesta)
- sodium oxybate (Xyrem)
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- escitalopram (Lexapro)
alprazolam (Xanax)
General treatment combination for OCD?
“m”+ “c”
- can use benzodiazepine short-term in addition to long-term SSRI
- CBT
- Meds + CBT
- SSRI (often need high doses of sertraline, fluoxetine); Luvox
- SNRI (e.g. venlafaxine) (Clomipramine=Anafranil)
- Psychotherapy
- ECT
- weight loss; avoidance of ETOH; CPAP; Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
- Remove offending agent; iron replacement
- Psychotherapy (CBT, IPT)
Meds + CBT