Preferred Meds for Psych Conditions Flashcards by Sarah Hogan | Brainscape

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ADHD

A

Stimulants (methylphenidate, amphetamines)

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Alcohol Withdrawal

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Benzos (lorazepam, diazepam, chlordiazepoxide)

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Bipolar Disorder

A

Lithium (side effects = DI, tremor, hypothyroid)

valproic acid, carbamazepine, lamotrigine

Atypical anti-psychotics

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Bullimia Nervosa

A

SSRIs

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Depression

A

SSRIs (sexual dysfunction)

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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SSRIs or SNRIs

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OCD

A

SSRIs

Venlafaxine (SNRI)

Clomipramine (TCA)

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Panic Disorder

A

Acutely - benzos

Long-term - SSRIs and venlafaxine (SNRI)

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PTSD

A

SSRIs and venlafaxine

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Schizophrenia

A

Atypical antipsychotics

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Social Anxiety Disorder

A

SSRIs and venlafaxine

Beta blockers or benzos if performance only

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Tourette Syndrome

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Antipsychotics (fluphenazine, pimozide)

Tetrabenazine (central monoamine depletor)

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What other anti-depressant can be used when sexual dysfunction from SSRIs?

A

Bupropion (inhibits reuptake of NE and dopamine)

**DO NOT GIVE IF ANOREXIA OR BULIMIA (sz)

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