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Psych Flashcards

1
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What are the triad of symptoms associated with serotonin syndrome?
Also name the two others.

A

Fever
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Clonus
Diarrhea

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Name some adjunct treatments for MDD.

A

Vitamin D
Omega 3
Levothyroxine 50mcg (even if euthyroid)
Folic acid
Melatonin

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What are some side effects of SSRIs/SNRIs/TCAs?

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SSRIs: GI, risk of bleeding doubled if on NSAID
SNRIs: Inc in BP, HR
TCAs: wt gain, sedation, dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension

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First line medication for treatment of MDD in adolescents?

A

Fluoxetine

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First line medication(s)for treatment of perinatal depression?

A

Citalopram, escitalopram, sertraline

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Frequency of follow up after starting antidepressants in adolescents?

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Qweekly for 1 month
Q2weeks for 1 month
After 12 months to assess for suicidality

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