Proctored Exam Flashcards
List the SSRIs generic names
- Citalopram
- Escitalopram
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
- Fluoxetine
- Fluvoamine
SSRIs are the 1st line of tx for which disorders
- trauma
- stress
- panic
List early adverse effects of SSRIs
- Nausea
- Diaphoresis
- Tremors
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
List later adverse effects of SSRIs
- Sexual dysfxn
- Weight changes
- GI bleeding
- Hyonatremia
- Serotonin syndrome
- Bruxism
- Withdrawal syndrome
When can serotonin syndrome begin?
2-72 hrs after tx
List Sx of serotonin syndrome
- anxiety
- hyperreflexia
- hallucinations
- Fever
- difficulty concentrating
- incoordination
- tremors
List Sx of withdrawal syndrome
- Nausea
- Sensory disturbances
- Anxiety
- Tremor
- Malaise
- Unease
SSRIs are contraindicated for which other meds
- TCAs
- MAIOs
- St. John’s Wort
- Warfarin
- NSAIDs
- Li+
What type of pts should avoid SSRIs?
- Bipolar pts
- pregnant women
- liver and renal impaired
What should pts avoid who use SSRIs?
ETHOL
What is the prototype SSRI?
Paroxetine
List the SNRIs by their generic name
- Venaflaxine
- Desvenaflaxine
- Duloxetine
What are SNRIs used to treat?
- GAD
- Panic disorders
- Major Depression
List side effects of SNRIs
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Agitation
- Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Sleep disturbances
- Hyponatremia (esp. in older adults taking diuretics)
- Anorexia
- HTN
- Sexual dysfxn
Which meds should those take SNRIs avoid?
- NSAIDs
- St. John’s Wort
- MAOIs
- Anticoagulants
- Opioids, sedative and hypnotics
- Antihistamines
Which type of pts should avoid duloxetine?
those with hepatic diseases
List the benzodiazepines by their generic names
- Alprazolam
- Lorazepam
- Cholordizepoxide
- Diazepram
- Clonazepam
- Oxazepam
- Clorazepate
What are benzodiazepines used to treat?
- GAD
2. Panic disorder
List some side effects of benzos?
- sedation
- Lightheadness
- Ataxia
- Decreased cognitive fxn
- Anterograde amnesia
- insomnia
- euphoria
- anxiety
- rage
What is the antidote for IV benzodiazepines?
Flumazenil
List opioid withdrawal Sx
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- diaphoresis
- tremors
- lightheadness
- delirium
- seizures
Why are benzodiazepines only used for short-term?
they are highly addicting
If GI upset occurs while taking a benzo, what is your intervention?
give the med with meals or snacks
What is the only non-benzo?
buspirone
What Buspirone used to treat?
panic disorder, OCD, SAD, GAD
List side effects of buspirone
- dizziness
- nausea
- headache
- lightheadness
- agitation
Which meds should those taking Buspirone avoid?
- ethromycin
- ketaconazole
- St. John’s Wort
- MAOIs
Which food/drink should those taking buspirone avoid?
grapefruit juice
Which TCA does ATI mention, the generic name?
Amitriptyline
List some side effects of Amitriptyline
- Anticholinergic effects (urinary retention, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation)
- orthostatic hypotension
- weight gain
- arrhythmias
What type of pt should not receive a TCA?
Suicidal pt
What is the only MAIO ATI mentions, generic name?
Phenylzine
What is are your 2 main teachings for a pt taking an MAIO?
- do not consume foods with Tyr
2. Do not take any OTC meds or other meds before consulting
What is the only atypical antidepressant mentioned in ATI?
Bupropion
What type of pts is Bupropion contraindicated?
seizure pts
Why should you the monitor the weight of a pt taking Bupropion?
it is an appetite suppressant
What is the MOA of St. John’s Wort?
antidepressive effects
What type of pts should receive light therapy?
seasonal affective depressive