Psych Flashcards
1
Q
First line treatment drug class for PTSD
A
SSRI’s
2
Q
What two drugs have been approved from treatment of PTSD?
A
Sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil)
3
Q
WHO-5 screening tool
A
Used to screen depression
4
Q
What SSRI is usually contraindicated in the elderly?
A
Prozac because it has a long half life
5
Q
CYP3A4 enzyme
A
Implicated in serotonin syndrome
6
Q
What OTC herbal supplement should be avoided in patients taking SSRI’s?
A
St. John’s Wort
