Psych Flashcards
1
Q
Short and long acting Benzo
A
Short-acting: Lorazepam
Long acting: Oxazepam
2
Q
If someone takes to many pills, what do you need to ask?
A
- How many pills?
- When?
- Why he/she took them? Suicide attempt?
- Has this happened before?
- What other medication does the patient takes?
3
Q
Carbamazepine overdose
A
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension can occur
- AMS
- agitation can occur, but depressed CNS is MC
4
Q
Why do you have to stop SSRIs if you suspect bleeding?
A
SSRI inhibit platelet activation.
