Preferred medications for selected psychiatric conditions Flashcards

1
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ADHD

A

Stimulants

methylphenidate, amphetamines

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2
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Alcohol withdrawal

A

BDZs (chlordiazepoxide, lorazepam, diazepam)

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3
Q

Bulimia nervosa

A

SSRIs

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4
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Bipolar disorder

A
Mood stabilizers: 
Lithium
Valproate
Carbamazepine
Lamotrigine
Atypical antipsychotics
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5
Q

Depression

A

SSRIs

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6
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

A

SSRIs, SNRIs

Buspirone (2nd line)

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7
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

A

SSRIs
Venlafaxine (SNRI)
Clomipramine (TCA)

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8
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Panic disorder

A

SSRIs
Venlafaxine (SNRI)
BDZs

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9
Q

PTSD

A

SSRIs

Venlafaxine (SNRI)

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10
Q

Schizophrenia

A

Atypical antipsychotics

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11
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Social anxiety disorder

A

SSRIs
Venlafaxine (SNRI)
Performance only: Beta-blockers, BDZs

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12
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Tourette syndrome

A

Antipsychotics (fluphenazine, pimozide)

Tetrabenazine (VMAT inhibitor)

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