Pharmacology - Chapter 32 - Antidepressants Flashcards
1
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Depression - most common Psychiatric Illness - T/F?
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True!
2
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Depression - loss of…
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pleasure or interest in nearly all of one’s usual activities. Depressed mood, etc.
3
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Treatment for Depression - 4 types of drugs -
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Tricyclic Antidepressants, MAO Inhibitors, SSRI, Atypical Antidepressants.
4
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Electroshock Therapy - Def
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fast response for patients who are severely depressed. Electric shock!
5
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Imipramine - is the ___ choice for major depression.
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1st.
