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Pharmacology for Psychiatry Flashcards

1
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Treatment for ADHD

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methylphenidate

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treatment for bulimia

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SSRIs

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3
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treatment for PTSD

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SSRIs

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treatment for tourette

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antipsychotics (haloperidol, risperidone)

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5
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Methylphenidate

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CNS stimulant- incr catecholamine at synaptic cleft

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Dextroamphetamine

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CNS stimulant- incr catecholamine at synaptic cleft

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7
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Methamphetamine

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CNS stimulant- incr catecholamine at synaptic cleft

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Phentermine

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CNS stimulant- incr catecholamine at synaptic cleft

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9
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Halperidol

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antipsychotic- high potency

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trifuloperazone

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antipsychotic- high potency

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11
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chlorpromazine

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antipsychotic- low potency

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12
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What is the mechanism of typical antipsychotics?

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block dopamine D2 receptor (inc cAMP)

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13
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fluphenazine

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antipsychotic- high potency

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14
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thioridazine

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antipsychotic- low potency

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15
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describe neuroleptic malignant syndrome (FEVER)

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Fever
Encephalopathy
Vitals unstable
Enzymes incr
Rigidity of muscles
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16
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Describe tardive dyskinesia

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sterotypic oral-facial movements associated with long-term psychotic use

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What are the toxicities commonly associated with antipsychotics?

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Extrapyramidal side effects (dystonia, akathisia, bradykinesia)
Endocrine side effects (hyerprolactiemia)

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Olanzapine

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atypical antipsychotic

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clozapine

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atypical antipsychotic

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quetiapine

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atypical antipsychotic

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Risperidone

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atypical antipsychotic

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Aripiprazole

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atypical antipsychotic

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Ziprasidone

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atypical antipsychotic

24
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What is an important side effect for olanzapine

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weight gaine

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what are important side effects for clozapine

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weight gain, agranulocytosis, seizure

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What are important side effects for risperidone

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incr prolactin

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What are important side effects for ziprasidone

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prolong QT interval

28
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mechanism of atypical antipsychotics

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unknown

effects on 5-HT2, dopamine, a, H1 receptors

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Lithium

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mood stabilizer

30
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Side effects of lithium

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tremor, nephrogenic DI, hypothyroidism

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Buspirone

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stimulates 5-HT1A

generalized anxiety disorder

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Fluoxietine

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paroxetine

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sertraline

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citalopram

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Mechanism of SSRI

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5-HT specific reuptake inhibitors

37
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cyproheptadine

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used to treat serotonin syndrome

38
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venlaxafine

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amitryptyline

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TCA- used for neuropathic pain

40
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Imipramine

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TCA- used to treat enuresis

41
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Clomiparamine

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TCA- used to treat OCD

42
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Transcyclpromine

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Phenlzine

44
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What are the side effects of MAOIs?

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hypertensive crisis, serotonin syndrome

45
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What are the side effects of tricyclic antidepressants?

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convulsions, comas, cardiotoxicity

46
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What are common side effects of SSRIs?

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anorgasmia, serotonin syndrome, weight loss

47
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Bupropion

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atypical antidepressant
used for smoking cessation
incr norepinephrine, dopamine

48
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mirtazapine

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atypical antidepressant

causes sedation, weight gain

49
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trazodone

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atypical antidpressant
used to treat insomnia
can cause priapism

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