PSYCH Flashcards
alcohol drugs
naltrexone vs acamprosate vs disulfiram
naltrexone is first line to decrease craving and increase abstinence; can be started while still drinking; mu opioid receptor antagonist and decreases alcohol effect
acamprosate is a glutamate modulator; used for maintenence AFTER abstinence is achieved
disulfiram inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase to discourage drinking; must be used in motivated and abstinent people
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
sx?
tx?
fever >104, mental change, muscle rigidity and autonomic instability
stop neuroleptics and give dantrolene or bromocriptine + hydration/cooling
which bug is associated with uti and struvite stones?
proteus
urease producing –> makes ammonium
anorexia vs bulimia
anorexia has significantly low BMI (can have compensatory behavior)
bulimia always has compensatory behavior but maintains normal body weight
both are distorted view of body
how long is adequate trial length before switching to a second SSRI?
6 weeks
contraindication for bupropion use in depression?
history of seizures or bulimia
If autistic patient is aggressive… Treatment with what?
Antipsychotic medication such as risperidone
Tx for Tourette’s
Antipsychotics such as haloperidol or rosperidone
Or clonidine
Treatment for major depression
First line is SSRI like fluoxetine paroxetine sertraline citalopram or escitalopram
After 4 weeks can switch to another ssri
After that, can increase dose or switch to tac
Best medication for patient with depression and neuropathic pain
Duloxetine
Best treatment for depression who is scared of weight gain or sexual side effects OR smoker trying to quit
Bupropion
Bipolar 1 versus 2
1 is mania and depression
2 is hypomanic and depression
Patient in lithium who comes in aggressive and punched nurse…first step
Give antipsychotic
Don’t need to verify lithium level given that his symptoms are so acute
Cyclothymic
Depression and hypomanic episodes on and off for 2 years
Tx w lithium, valproate, or antipsychotic and psychotherapy
Atypical depression sxs
Tx?
Weight gain
Increased sleep
Increased appetite
Tx w MAOIs