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What are the antidepressant categories?

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SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, TCAs, and atypical

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How long does it take to start seeing some improvement of symptoms when patients are started on an antidepressant?

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1-3 weeks

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How long does it take for optimal results to peak when patients are started on an antidepressant?

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12 weeks

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When should we begin to titrate/reassess for need for titration when starting a patient on an antidepressant?

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1 month

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What are the 1st line antidepressants?

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SSRIs, SNRIs, Buproprion, Mirtazapine

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What is the black box warning that ALL antidepressants carry?

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They may increase suicidal thoughts or actions, increased suicide risk

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What patient population is at highest risk to the BBW for suicide risk?

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Patients less then 25 y/o

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What is the mechanism of action of the SSRIs?

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They inhibit the reuptake of serotonin, thus allowing for more in the synaptic space

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What are the adverse effects of the SSRIs?

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nausea, headache, sexual dysfunction, CNS stimulation, weight gain, serotonin syndrome

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What are the patient education points for SSRIs?

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Avoid use with alcohol, avoid OTC medications that can cause CNS depression

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What is the pregnancy category for SSRIs?

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Category C

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What are the therapeutic uses for SSRIs?

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Depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, OCD, bulemia

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What are the symptoms of serotonin syndrome?

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shivering, sweating, tachycardia, mydriasis, AMS, delirium, tremors, hyperreflexia, HTN, hyperthermia

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What are the two most common SSRIs?

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Sertaline (Zoloft) and Fluoxetine (Paxil)

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What is the mechanism of action of the SNRIs?

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Inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, leaving more in the synaptic spaces

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What are the adverse effects of the SNRIs?

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headache, somnelence, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension, can increase blood glucose levels, anorexia

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What are the therapeutic uses for the SNRIs?

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depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety

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What are the common SNRIs?

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta) and Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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What medications should be avoided with use with the SNRIs?

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Fluoroquinolones, MAOIs, OTC medications as they can have many interactions depending on the medication

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What is the mechanism of action of the TCAs?

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They act on many neurotransmitters to prevent reuptake

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What are the adverse effects of the TCAs?

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anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, weight gain, dizziness, ortho hypotension, etc), sedation, hypotension, diaphoresis, QT prolongation

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What are the TCA’s most commonly used today?

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Amitryptyline, Nortryptyline, Imipramine

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Who are TCAs contraindicated in?

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Patients with heart disease due to risk of QT prolongation

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Why are TCAs falling out of favor?

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The development of SSRIs and SNRIs

They are easy to overdose on (lethal dose is only 8 times the therapeutic dose)

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How should TCAs be stopped?

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Need a taper dose, don’t abruptly stop

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What are the therapeutic uses for TCAs?

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2nd line treatment normally

depression, bipolar disorder, neuropathy, insomnia, ADD/ADHD, panic disorder, OCD

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What is the mechanism of action of the MAOIs?

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Irreversibly inhibit MAO to prevent norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine reuptake

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What are the adverse effects of the MAOIs?

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HTN crisis (very large risk), orthostatic hypotension, insomnia, diarrhea

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What foods must be avoided with MAOIs?

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Tyramine high foods (smoked meats, aged cheese, pickled food, dried fruits, avocados)

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What are the MAOIs medications?

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Phenelzine (Nardil), Marplan, Parnate, Selegline (MAO-B only, dopamine)

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What are the therapeutic uses of the MAOIs?

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Last line

depression (normally atypical depression), panic disorders, Parkinsons (Selegline for dopamine)

32
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What is the most commonly used atypical antidepressant?

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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What is the mechanism of action of Bupropion?

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It’s a stimulant, may block NE and/or dopamine receptors to promote more in the synapses

34
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What are the adverse effects of Bupropion?

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agitation, headache, constipation, weight loss (off label use), GI upset, tremor, insomnia, blurred vision, tachycardia

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What are the therapeutic uses of Bupropion?

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depression, smoking cessation, weight loss

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What are the 1st line treatments for GAD?

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SSRI, SNRI, Buspar

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What is the 2nd line treatment for GAD?

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What is the 1st line treatment for panic disorders?

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What is the 2nd line treatment for panic disorders?

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Benzos, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs (last line)

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What is the 1st line treatment for OCD?

41
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What is the 2nd line treatment for OCD?

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What is the 1st line treatment for social anxiety?

43
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What is the 2nd line treatment for social anxiety?

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Benzos, propanolol (low dose)

44
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What is the drug therapy for PTSD?

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SSRI or SNRI

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What is the mechanism of action of Buspar?

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relieves anxiety by reducing triggers without working on the CNS

46
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What are the adverse effects of Buspar?

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dizziness, headache, nausea, nervousness, sedation, light-headedness, excitement

47
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What is the mechanism of action of the benzos? (-lam or -pam)

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potentiate the action of GABA to inhibit the excitatory ability of the neurons to reduce anxiety and resolve insomnia

48
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What are the anxiety dose side effects of benzos?

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insomnia, excitations, euphoria, heightened anxiety, rage

49
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What are the insomnia dose side effects of benzos?

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drowsiness, light-headedness, incoordination, amnesia, sleep-behaviors

50
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What is the pregnancy category for benzos?

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Category D, cannot give in pregnancy

51
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What are the fast acting benzos?

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Diazepam (Valium) and Temazapam (Restoril)

52
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What are the intermediate acting benzos?

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Xanax and Ativan

53
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What are the long acting benzos?

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Clonazepam and Oxazepam

54
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What medications are used to treat ADD/ADHD?

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CNS stimulants

55
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What is the mechanism of action of the amphetamines?

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promote the release of NE and dopamine to help promote wakefulness and alertness

56
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What are adverse effects of the amphetamines?

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euphoria, restlessness, insomnia (prescribe in AM if possible), weight less, tachycardia, HTN, dysrhythmias, paranoia, psychosis

57
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What is a concern with the amphetamines?

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They are highly abused, often used for illicit use, they chemically change the wiring of the brain, have high physical dependence

58
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What are the amphetamine medications?

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Vyvanse, Adderall

59
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What is the medication trend leaning towards with prescribing for ADD/ADHD treatment?

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Moving away from amphetamine use and towards methylphenidate (less addictive)

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What is the mechanism of action of the methylphenidates?

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Promotes NE and dopamine release and prevents reuptake

61
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What are the adverse effects of methyphenidate?

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insomnia, anorexia, weight loss, emotional lability

62
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What the the methylphenidate medications?

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Ritalin, focalin, Concerta

63
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What are the risks of methylphenidate?

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They also carry a high illicit drug use risk, they cause physical dependence

64
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What is the scheduling class of amphetamines and mehtyphenidates?

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Class 2 controlled substances

65
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How can the abuse potential be combated/lowered?

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ER tablets, prodrugs (Vyvanse), patches instead of pills

66
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What is the medication that is a CNS stimulant, but not amphetamine based?

67
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What is the mechanism of action of Strattera?

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Selectively inhibits NE reuptake to increase NE in the synapses

68
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What are the adverse effects of Strattera?

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GI upset, anorexia, weight loss, somnolence, growth delay in children, SI in children, mood swings, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, liver failure, HTN, syncope

69
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What other non-stimulants are approved for ADD/ADHD treatment?

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Guanfacine and Clonidine

70
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What adverse effects do Guanfacine and Clonidine carry?

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sedation, hypotension, fatigue

71
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What is the mechanism of action of the antipsychotic medications?

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They block the dopamine receptors to help stabilize mood

72
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What is the adverse effects of the antipsychotics?

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EPS symptoms (most common in typicals), anticholinergic effects

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