Psych 2- Final Flashcards
Where does serotonin re-uptake occur and what happens w/ increased levels present
What are the 6 common SSRI names
What are the 2 common SNRIs
Pre-synaptic; down regulate autoreceptors and inc raphe firing rate
Fluoxetine/Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine Es/Citalopram Sertraline
Duloxetine, Venlafaxine
What SSRIs are the most activating and who needs to avoid them
What SSRIs are the most sedating
Which one has the worst weight gain and EPS associated w/ use
Fluoxetine Sertraline- sleep trouble
Paroxetine Fluvoxamine- take at bed/night
Paroxetine
SNRI use needs to be avoided in ? populations
What anticholinergic effects can TCAs cause
What CV risk do TCAs have
CVDz BPH Urinary retention Glaucoma SI
Dry mouth Retention/constipation Blurred vision
Worsens arrhythmias
What is the MOA of Bupropion
What three d/o populations need to avoid this med
What are the 3 Serotonin Receptor Antagonists and when are they used
Dopamine/NorEpi reuptake inhibitor w/ low 5-HT impact
Seizure Eating Withdrawal/Using alcohol/benzos
Mirtazapine: depression w/ SSRI
Nefazodone: anxious depression/SSRI sex dysfunction
Trazaodone: depression, insomnia
What is the MOA of Bupropion
What three d/o populations need to avoid this med
What are the 3 Serotonin Receptor Antagonists and when are they used
Dopamine/NorEpi reuptake inhibitor w/ low 5-HT impact
Seizure Eating Withdrawal/Using alcohol/benzos
Mirtazapine: depression w/ SSRI
Nefazodone: anxious depression /SSRI sex dysfunction
Trazaodone: depression, insomnia
? serotonin receptor antagonist has a black box warning
MOA of MAOIs
What food interaction is associated w/ these meds
Nefazodone: liver failure
Block enzymes that break down neurotransmitters
Tyramine digestion- indirect sympathomimetic causing HTN crisis d/t catecholamines releasing Epi/NorEpi
What SSRIs have pregnancy risks associated w/ use
When starting use of anti-psychotics, start w/ ? ones and why
When is this rule ignored
Fluoxetine: 3rd-T low weight
Paroxetine: heart defects
Atypical: less EPS
Preference/Past response to typical
What black box warning is w/ anti-psychotics
Typical anti-psychotics
Atypical anti-psychotics
Geriatrics w/ dementia related psychosis
Chlorpromazine Haloperidol Fluphenazine Loxapine Meso/Perp/Thio-zine
Clause: Clozapine Quit: Quetiapine Luring: Lurasidone Ascending: Asenapine Zebra: Ziprazidone Ghost: Olanzapine Tombstone RIP: Aripiprazole and Risperidone Pale Pear: Ilo/Pali-peridone
What EPS effects can be seen when using anti-psychotic meds
What are the low potency typical anti-psychotics
What are the high potency typical anti-psychotics
Tdyskinesia Akathesia- MC Dystonia Sex dysfunction
Chlorpromazine Thioridazine
Haloperidol Fluphenazine Trifluperazine
Atypical antipsychotics were made to reduce EPS and have similar efficacy except for ? one
Effects of benzos w/ long half life
Effect of benzos w/ short half-lief
Clozapine
Longer lasting effect
Less withdrawal/breakthrough
More hangover/daytime sedation
Quicker Sxs control for acute management
Tolerance to hypotonic effect quickly builds
Common withdrawal Sxs
What are the short acting benzos
What are the intermediate benzos
What are the long acting benzos
Triazolam Oxazepam Midazolam
Temazepam Estazolam Alprazolam Lorazepam
Chlordiaepoxide Clonazepam Diazepam Flurazepam Quazepam
What is seen when Pts abruptly stop taking short or intermediate acting benzos
Benzos are pregnancy class ?
If use is needed in geriatric population, use ? ones
Rebound insomnia
D-X
Lorazepam Oxazepam Temazepam
What anticonvulsant meds are used for Bipolar D/o
All atypical agents are approved for acute mania/mixed episodes except for ? two
What benzos can be used
Valproic Topiramate Lamotrigine Carbamazapine
Clozapine, Iloperidone
Lorazepam, Diazepam
Prolonged use of lithium can cause ? changes
Lithium toxicity is managed how
Anticonvulsant Topiramate needs to be used w/ caution d/t ?
Hypothyroidism
TSH induced non-toxic goiter
D/c med, Hydrate, Gastric lavage, >3mEq= dialysis
Causing depression
Prolonged use of lithium can cause ? changes
Lithium toxicity is managed how
Anticonvulsant Topiramate needs to be used w/ caution d/t ?
Hypothyroidism
TSH induced non-toxic goiter
D/c med, Gastric lavage, >3mEq= dialysis
Causing depression
First line med for alcohol dependence
Second line med for alcohol dependence
What is the disulfram reaction seen if consumption occurs
Naltrexone (opioid receptor antagonist w/ mu affinity) to dec dependence, cravings, consumption
Disulfiram (dec ALDH ethanol metabolism at acetaldehyde) w/ SSRIs for motivated Pts
HA/N/V/HOTN w/ tachy/tachy
Prior to starting stimulants for ADHD, ? is needed
What is their MOA
Three non-stimulants can be used for ADHD
BP, HR, Height/Weight
Promote catecholamine (Dop/NorEpi) release from presynaptic terminals
Clonidine Atomoxetine Guanfacine
What was the first non-stimulant approved by FDA for ADHD Tx in Pts >6y/o
What can this worsen in Pts
When is Clonidine used
Atomoxetine- blocks NorEpi reuptake
Aggression
A2 agonist tics/intolerant to stimulants, Monotherapy for ADHD
Concurrent Tx- Impulse behavior/Tourettes
How can Specific Phobias be Tx
Social Anxiety may also co-exist w/ ? other d/o
Agoraphobia is Tx just like ? w/ ?
Desensitization, CBT, Gabapentin, Propranolol, SSRI/SNRI
Avoidant Personality D/o
GAD w/ SSRI and CBT
Define Panic D/o
How is this Tx
What is used for acute Sxs Tx
Unexpected attacks w/ Sxs peaking <10min, followed by worry/maladaptive changes in behavior x 1mon
CBT, Relaxation/Desensitization
SSRI/SNRI/TCA,Propranolol
Alprazolam/Clonazepam
Define Agoraphobia
How are they Tx
Define GAD
Anxiety of least two situations causing OOP responses and are now avoided
Support group w/ S/SNRI/Gabapentin
Excessive worry about many things x6mon
What RFs put Pts at risk for GAD
What meds are used for GAD Tx
MDD OCD PTSD
SSRI/SNRI/TCA
Benzo- Lorazepam
Buspirone Gabapentin Propranolol
What are Somatic Sxs
Define Somatization
Define Somatic Sx D/o
Fatigue Paralysis Pain SOB Tremor
Psychological stress felt in physical form w/out a Dz being present
Somatic Sx disrupting life d/t excessive thought/anxiety/time x6mon
What is the MC Sx of Somatic Sx D/o
What annoying feature can these Pts have
How is this Tx
Pain
Doctor shopping
Support/Therapy
Refractory- S/NRI but w/ Sx exacerbation
Define Illness Anxiety D/o
How is this Tx
What is Conversion D/o AKA
Worry of possible illness w/ minor/no somatic Sxs x6mon
Therapy
SSRI if MDD/Anxiety present
Functional Neurological Sx D/o
Define Conversion D/o
What PE findings can help w/ Dx
Sxs of altered voluntary motor or sensory function
Hoovers Sign: hip extension weakness corrected w/ contralateral hip flexion
Ankle weakness while laying down but walked to appt
Tremor entertainment test
Tubular visual field for visual Sxs
How is Conversion D/o Tx
Define Factitious D/o
How is this managed
Hypnosis w/ anxiolytics
False S/Sxs w/ intent to deceive but no secondary gain
Psychiatric confrontation
CPS takes child if Munchausen by proxy
Define Obsession
Define Compulsion
One-third of OCD Pts will also have ? Dx and MC be ? gender
Intrusive or unwanted urges, thoughts, images
Repetitive behaviors or mental acts
Tic d/o in males
Define Obsession
Define Compulsion
One-third of OCD Pts will also have ? Dx in their life
Thought/Urge/Image that is intrusive and unwanted
Behavior/Mental acts performed
Tic d/o
How is OCD Tx
What separates OCD from OCPD
Define Body Dysmorphic D/o
Desensitization w/ CBT
SSRIs/Clomipramine
OCD behavior is ego-dystonic- inconsistent w/ beliefs/attitude
Pre-occupation w/ perceived defect of physical appearance not seen by others
What are the MC areas focused on w/ Body Dysmorphic D/o
How is this Tx
What two other D/os are commonly present
Skin Hair Nose
Psychotherapy
SSRI/Clomipramine
Psychotic d/o, OCD
Although it can involve any area, ? parts of the body are MC affected by Trichotillomania
How is this Tx
Define Excoriation D/o
Scalp Brows Eyelids
Desensitize/Habit reversal
Anti-depressant/psychotics
Steroids
Hydroxyzine
Picking at skin w/ repeated attempts to stop
What parts of the body are MC affected by excoriation
How is this Tx
Define MDD
Face Arm Hands
CBT w/ habit reversal and Fluoxetine, Naltrexone
Required: Depressed mood/Lost interest PLUS four SIGECAPS Sxs x 2wks
What are two common presenting complaints of MDD
What presenting issue indicates greater severity
What is the biggest RF and an increased factor for suicide in this population
Fatigue, Insomnia
Psychomotor Sxs
Hx of prior attempts;
Borderline Personality D/o increases risk
What are 3 variations of MDD
When is electroconvulsive therapy indicated
What is added to SSRI regiment if Pt experiences sex dysfunction
Peripartum Melancholic Seasonal
Meds can’t be used/Severe suicidality
Sildenafil, Buproprion
What are 3 variations of MDD
When is electroconvulsive therapy indicated
What is added to SSRI regiment if Pt experiences sex dysfunction
Peripartum Melancholic Seasonal
Meds can’t be used
Severe suicidality
Sildenafil, Buproprion
When/Why are stimulants used for MDD Tx
Criteria for Persistent Depressive D/o
What other d/o can this AKA
Short term Tx or refractory depression
Depressed mood x2yrs (1yr if child/adolescent)
Dysthymic
When/Why are stimulants used for MDD Tx
Criteria for Persistent Depressive D/o
What other d/o can this AKA
Short term Tx
Refractory depression
Depressed mood x2yrs (1yr if child/adolescent)
Dysthymic
How is PMDD Tx
Define Bipolar 1
Define Bipolar 2
Fluoxetine/Sertraline
Venlafaxine if predominantly psych Sxs
Clomipramine
Mania > depression w/ impairment x 7d;
Spends savings, destroys relationships, neglects work
Depression > mania w/ uncharacteristic behavior:x 4d
Sad, distracted, dec sleep, flight of ideas w/ spending sprees
How is Bipolar 1 Tx
What needs to be avoided in this population
What is a less intense, longer lasting form of bipolar
First line: valproic acid w/ admission
SSRIs
Cyclothymic d/o
How are bipolar Pts that are rapid cyclers managed
What bipolar population has a higher rate of lethal suicide attempts
Define Insomnia
2nd gen antipsychotic w/ benzo
Lethal: BP2; Prevalence- same
Poor sleep quality/quantity 3/wk x 3mon w/ enough opportunity
Criteria for Hypersomnolence D/o
Criteria for Narcolepsy
What is a common presentation complaint
Excessive sleepiness after 7hrs of sleep w/ lapses of sleep, sleep >9hrs or difficulty waking up 3x/wk x 3mon
Need to sleep 3/wk x 3mon w/ cateplexy, hypocretin or +sleep study
Cataplexy: bilateral loss of muscle tone precipitated by emotions (laughter, jokes)
How is Narcolepsy Tx
What types of hallucinations can these Pts have
What causes this d/o
Amphetamines
Modafinil: s/e of HA/anxiety/dec OCP efficacy
Hypnagogic: before sleep
Hypnopompnic: before awakening
Hypocretin deficiency in hypothalamus
Criteria for OSA on polysomnography
? MC fact does this hold
How does Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake d/o present
5 episodes/hr w/ Sxs
15 episodes/hr
MC breathing related sleep d/o
Insomnia, difficult wakening and excessive early day sleepiness that get normal sleep quality/duration when on own schedule
How is Circadian Rhythm D/o Tx
Criteria for Restless Leg Syndrome
What meds are used for Sx relief
Sleep hygiene
Melatonin Zolpidem Benzos
Urge to move legs d/t discomfort when at rest 3x/wk x 3mon
Ropinirole Iron Gabapentin Clonazepam
Scale used to measure sleep quality and quantity
Scale used for sleep apnea
What part of the night do sleepwalking, nightmares, sleep terrors and REM behavior d/o occur
Epworth
Stop-Bang:
Snore Tired Observed Pressure
BMI Age Neck Gender
Walking: first half
Behavior: second half
Terror: first third
Nightmare: last third
How are sleepwalking/terrors Tx
How are nightmares Tx
Define Delusion and Hallucination
Clonazepam
Prazosin
D: fixed beliefs that are unchangeable
H: perception-like experience w/out stimulus
How is a suspected Schizophrenia’s thinking labeled a disorganized
What PE finding can also suggest this
What are the positive and negative Sxs of schizophrenia
Speech- derailement, tangent answers
Catatonia
N: flat affect, emotionless, withdrawn
P: hallucination, delusion, repetitive movements
Criteria for Delusional D/o
When compared to bipolar d/o, delusional d/o Sxs are considered ?
How are these Pts Tx
One positive delusional Sx x 1mon w/out meeting schizophrenia criteria
More severe
Protect self/others
Atypicals: Olanzapine and Risperidone
Define Brief Psychotic D/o
How is this Tx
If suspected schizophrenia Pt has ? childhood Dxs, how are criteria for Dx changed
Delusion, Hallucination or Disorganized speech for at least one day but less than one month
Protect self/others
Atypical: Olanzapine + Risperidone
Autism, Communication d/o;
prominent delusions/hallucinations present
Define Brief Psychotic D/o
How is this Tx
If suspected schizophrenia Pt has ? childhood Dxs, how are criteria for Dx changed
Delusion, Hallucination or Disorganized speech for at least one day but less than one month
Protect self/others
Atypicals: Olanzapine and Risperidone
Autism, Communication d/o;
delusions/hallucinations present
Define Schizoaffective D/o
How are these Pts Tx
Criteria for schizophrenia
Schizophrenia w/ MDD x 2wks
Psychotherapy
Atypicals, Anticonvulsants and SSRIs
Major psychosis w/ difficulty functioning x6mon
Why is Clozapine not used first line for schizophrenia Tx
First period of schizophrenia psychosis needs ? added to work up
Define Schizophreniform D/o
Agranulocytosis
Brain imaging
Major psychosis for greater than one month but less than 6mon w/out social/occupational impairment
What adverse effects may be seen when starting SSRI therapy
What are the MC presentations of Serotonin Syndrome
How will Pts look on PE/vinette
Tremor Anxiety Panic
Cognitive: confusion/disorientation
Autonomic: hypertheria/diaphoresis
Neuromuc: myoclonus
HTN/Tachy Clonus w/ hyper-reflexia Hyperthermic Agitated/confused Dilated pupils
What are the common adverse effects of SNRI use
MOA of TCAs
Why is TCA therapy associated w/ weight gain
Somnolence HA Insomnia Nausea Sex dysfunction
Block 5-HT and NorEpi uptake increasing monoamines in synaptic cleft
Dry mouth causes increased caloric intake via drinks
What are he common adverse effects of SNRI use
MOA of TCAs
Why is TCA therapy associated w/ weight gain
Somnolence HA Insomnia Nausea Sex dysfunction
Block 5-HT and NorEpi uptake increasing monoamines in synaptic cleft
Dry mouth causes increased caloric intake via drinks
MAOIs are used for atypical depression which include ? three presentations
Adverse effects of MAOI use
Normally, what happens when GABA binds to GABA receptor
Hypersomnia Hyperphagia Reactive moods
HTN crisis
Serotonin syndrome
Weight gain
Sex dysfunction
Relaxation, Sedation
What type of binding is seen w/ benzos to the GABA receptor
What is the preferred effect of benzos hence why they’re used in surgical procedures
What two populations need to avoid benzo use
Allosteric inhibition
Anterograde amnesia
Geriatrics, Pregnant
What med used for ADHD is a mix of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine salts
What happens when Lisdexamfetamine is ingested
MOA and use of Atomoxetine
Adderall
Converted to active dextroamphetamine in blood
Blocks re-uptake of NorEpi for ADHD monotherapy in Pts >6y/o