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1
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List the SSRIs generic names

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  1. Citalopram
  2. Escitalopram
  3. Paroxetine
  4. Sertraline
  5. Fluoxetine
  6. Fluvoamine
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SSRIs are the 1st line of tx for which disorders

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  1. trauma
  2. stress
  3. panic
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3
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List early adverse effects of SSRIs

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  1. Nausea
  2. Diaphoresis
  3. Tremors
  4. Fatigue
  5. Drowsiness
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List later adverse effects of SSRIs

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  1. Sexual dysfxn
  2. Weight changes
  3. GI bleeding
  4. Hyonatremia
  5. Serotonin syndrome
  6. Bruxism
  7. Withdrawal syndrome
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5
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When can serotonin syndrome begin?

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2-72 hrs after tx

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6
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List Sx of serotonin syndrome

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  1. anxiety
  2. hyperreflexia
  3. hallucinations
  4. Fever
  5. difficulty concentrating
  6. incoordination
  7. tremors
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List Sx of withdrawal syndrome

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  1. Nausea
  2. Sensory disturbances
  3. Anxiety
  4. Tremor
  5. Malaise
  6. Unease
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SSRIs are contraindicated for which other meds

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  1. TCAs
  2. MAIOs
  3. St. John’s Wort
  4. Warfarin
  5. NSAIDs
  6. Li+
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9
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What type of pts should avoid SSRIs?

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  1. Bipolar pts
  2. pregnant women
  3. liver and renal impaired
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10
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What should pts avoid who use SSRIs?

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ETHOL

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11
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What is the prototype SSRI?

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Paroxetine

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12
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List the SNRIs by their generic name

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  1. Venaflaxine
  2. Desvenaflaxine
  3. Duloxetine
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What are SNRIs used to treat?

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  1. GAD
  2. Panic disorders
  3. Major Depression
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List side effects of SNRIs

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  1. Headache
  2. Vomiting
  3. Agitation
  4. Anxiety
  5. Dry mouth
  6. Sleep disturbances
  7. Hyponatremia (esp. in older adults taking diuretics)
  8. Anorexia
  9. HTN
  10. Sexual dysfxn
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Which meds should those take SNRIs avoid?

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  1. NSAIDs
  2. St. John’s Wort
  3. MAOIs
  4. Anticoagulants
  5. Opioids, sedative and hypnotics
  6. Antihistamines
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Which type of pts should avoid duloxetine?

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those with hepatic diseases

17
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List the benzodiazepines by their generic names

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  1. Alprazolam
  2. Lorazepam
  3. Cholordizepoxide
  4. Diazepram
  5. Clonazepam
  6. Oxazepam
  7. Clorazepate
18
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What are benzodiazepines used to treat?

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  1. GAD

2. Panic disorder

19
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List some side effects of benzos?

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  1. sedation
  2. Lightheadness
  3. Ataxia
  4. Decreased cognitive fxn
  5. Anterograde amnesia
  6. insomnia
  7. euphoria
  8. anxiety
  9. rage
20
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What is the antidote for IV benzodiazepines?

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Flumazenil

21
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List opioid withdrawal Sx

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  1. Anxiety
  2. Insomnia
  3. diaphoresis
  4. tremors
  5. lightheadness
  6. delirium
  7. seizures
22
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Why are benzodiazepines only used for short-term?

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they are highly addicting

23
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If GI upset occurs while taking a benzo, what is your intervention?

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give the med with meals or snacks

24
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What is the only non-benzo?

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buspirone

25
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What Buspirone used to treat?

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panic disorder, OCD, SAD, GAD

26
Q

List side effects of buspirone

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  1. dizziness
  2. nausea
  3. headache
  4. lightheadness
  5. agitation
27
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Which meds should those taking Buspirone avoid?

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  1. ethromycin
  2. ketaconazole
  3. St. John’s Wort
  4. MAOIs
28
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Which food/drink should those taking buspirone avoid?

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grapefruit juice

29
Q

Which TCA does ATI mention, the generic name?

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Amitriptyline

30
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List some side effects of Amitriptyline

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  1. Anticholinergic effects (urinary retention, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation)
  2. orthostatic hypotension
  3. weight gain
  4. arrhythmias
31
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What type of pt should not receive a TCA?

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Suicidal pt

32
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What is the only MAIO ATI mentions, generic name?

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Phenylzine

33
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What is are your 2 main teachings for a pt taking an MAIO?

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  1. do not consume foods with Tyr

2. Do not take any OTC meds or other meds before consulting

34
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What is the only atypical antidepressant mentioned in ATI?

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Bupropion

35
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What type of pts is Bupropion contraindicated?

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seizure pts

36
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Why should you the monitor the weight of a pt taking Bupropion?

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it is an appetite suppressant

37
Q

What is the MOA of St. John’s Wort?

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antidepressive effects

38
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What type of pts should receive light therapy?

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seasonal affective depressive

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