Psych-Neuro-Msk Flashcards
Acute Agitation
in Delirium DOC
Antipsychotic Risperidone or Haloperidol
Acute Agitation
in Dementia DOC
Very low dose of Risperidone
Acute Agitation
in Brain Injury DOC
Propranolol
Acute Agitation
in DLB DOC
Memantine or Anticholinestrase
Acute Agitation
in Psychosis DOC
Antipsychotic +|- Lorazepam
Acute Agitation
in Mania DOC
Antipsychotic +|- Lorazepam +|- Mood stabilizer
IM Olanzapine Caution
Do not use it with parenteral BZPs
Acute Agitation
if Situational Or if caused by drug abuse DOC
Both:
Haloperidol 5 mg Oral or IM
+ Lorazepam 2 mg Oral or IM
ADHD Treatment
in below 6 yo
Only nonpharma,
no Medications +Behavioral therapy
ADHD
1st line tx: Stimulants Or……..
Atomoxetine (NE Reuptake inhibitor)
(If no response or intolerance to stimulants)
ADHD
Two medications with no potential for abuse
Atomoxetine
Guanfacin (Alpha 2 Agonist)
ADHD
How to prescribe Methylphenidate SR?
Trial for 3-4 w
Then continue for 6-12 months
Then 1-2 months holiday and reassess
ADHD
Wen do you prescribe Alpha 2 agonists?
Guanfacin, Clonidin
Both: More effective on hyperactivity and impulsivity
G: less SEs
C: if Tic disorder coexists
Panic disorder DOC
SSRI or SNRI
+|- Clonazepam (maximum 6-8 w)
Agoraphobia DOC
SSRI or SNRI
+|- CBT
Social Anxiety Disorder
1st line: SSRI or SNRI
2nd line: ………..
Moclobemide (MAOI-A, reversible)
Caution: Avoid with SSRI or TCA or Meperidine
Specific Phobia DOC
No medication:
Only CBT
GAD 1st line: SSRI or SNRI
If no response or intolerant, then ……….
Pregabalin
Anxiety or Mood Disorders
Best SSRIs if Breastfeeding (2)
Paroxetine
Sertraline
Smoking Cessation 5”A”s
Ask
Advise
Assess
Assist
Arrange
Smoking Cessation: Nonpharma
- Pick a Date
- Asking for Help
- Social support
4,5,6 ?
Medications
Counselling
+|- CBT 8-24 W
Smoking Cessation: In Pregnancy
Preferably no medications
If not, either Gums or Bupropion
BMD
Acute Episode of Mania DOC
Risperidone +|- Li
BMD Episodes of Depression:
1st line
…………. or ……………. or …………..
Li or Lamotrigine or Li + Bupropion
(avoid monotherapy with antidepressants)
BMD
Li Monitoring:
- Thyroid
- Renal function
3,4 ?
Electrolytes
24h urine and Clearance of Cr
BMD
Li Overdose signs/symptoms (5)
1,2 Ataxia Tremor
3,4 Diarrhea Vomiting
5,6 ?
Sedation/Agitation
Seizures
BMD
Valproate SEs (5)
- Teratogenic
- Wt gain
- Hepatotoxic
4,5 ?
Thrombocytopenia
PCOS
BMD
Li SEs (6)
1,2 DI, Hypothyroidism
3,4 Tremor, GI
5,6 ?
Wt gain
Impotence
BMD
Li drug interactions
Caution with:
Thiazides (Important), NSAIDs, ACEIs, ARBs,
BMD
If cognitive impairment with Li
Decrease dosage
Or use SR form of Li
OCD
1st line tx
1st. SSRI + CBT
2nd. SNRI + CBT
Anorexia Nervosa
1st line tx
Prokinetics:
Domperidone (best)
Metoclopramide
Erythromycin
Prucalopride (new)
Anorexia Nervosa
Adjunctive treatments
- Zinc Gluconate
- Olanzapine
3,4 ?
Thiamine
Cyproheptadine
Bulimia Nervosa: DOC
SSRI + CBT (Usually: Fluoxetine)
PTSD Tx
within first month after trauma
Avoid BZPs
Avoid Antidepressants
+ Trauma-focused psychotherapy
PTSD
1st line tx
SSRI or Venlafaxine
+|- augmentation with Risperidone
PTSD
Why should we avoid monotherapy with BZPs?
Abuse, Disinhibition
PTSD
If associated with insomnia DOC
Trazodone Or Perazosin
Insomnia 1st line
Temazepam 15 mg QHS
or Oxazepam 10-15 mg QHS
Insomnia
Best Agonist of BZPs
Zopiclone 3.75 mg QHS
Insomnia
In Pregnancy
BZP ~ ok
Zopiclone ~ ok
Zolpidem: No
Dementia Alzheimer’s: 1st line
Anti cholinestrase Inhibitors
Donepezil Or Rivastigmine Or Galantamine
Dementia Alzheimer’s: 2nd line
NMDA Antagonists Memantine (Ebixa)
Dementia Alzheimer’s:
Anticholonestrase inhibitors SEs
1,2 GI intolerance, PUD or GI Bleeding
3,4 ?
Seizures
Worsening of Asthma or COPD
Dementia Alzheimer’s:
Most commonly prescribed drug is…….
Donepezil (In all stages of Alzheimer’s)
Dementia
DOC in Lewy Body Dementia
Rivastigmine
Dementia Caution in DLB
Never prescribe antipsychotics because of
AP Sensitivity Sd:
Irreversible Parkinsonism or Autonomic Disorders or Confusion
RBD in Dementia (Responsive Behaviors in Dementia)
If antidepressant: SSRI
If antipsychotic: very low dose
If movement disorders: …….
Quetiapine (Does not cause EPS or movement Disorders)
RBD in Dementia (Responsive Behaviors in Dementia)
If Agitated Or Sundowning Or Insomniac
Best: Trazodone
Depression Three antidepressants with lowest Sx SEs
- Bupropion 2…….. 3……..
Mirtazapine
Moclobemide
Depression
Antidepressants discontinuation Sd is more common with Short half lives like ………
Venlafaxine
Paroxetine
Depression
To avoid Antidepressants discontinuation Sd :
Decrease 25% dosage per week
Depression
Moclobemide is a 1st line tx
Serotonin Sd?
HTN Crisis?
S: yes, with SSRIs or TCAs or Meperidine
H: No
Depression
Three indications for referral
- Suicidal 2. …….. 3………
Psychotic Features
3 times failure
Depression
Antidepressants in Pregnancy
SSRI is ok
But preferably not in 3rd trimester
Depression
Examples of Augmentation tx
Li, T3, Atypical AP, Modafinil, Ritaline, ……….
SSRI + Bupropion
Depression
Switching from MAOI to another antidepressant
2 weeks wash out
Depression
Switching from an antidepressant (other than Fluoxetine) to MAOI
5 half lives wash out
Depression
Switching from Fluoxetine to MAOI
5 weeks wash out (=5 half lives)
Depression
Switching from Moclobemide to another antidepressant
5 days wash out (=5 half lives)
Stimulants
Withdrawal Tx?
SR forms of Amphetamines or Ritaline
Opioids Withdrawal Tx
Three medications: Methadon ……….. ………..
Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine + Naloxone
BZPs
Withdrawal Tx?
Long Acting BZP like Diazepam And taper slowly
If insomnia: Trazodon
NAS Neonatal Abstinence Sd (Opioids)
Tx:
- Nonpharma (7) ?
- Diluted tincture of Opium
Swaddling, Gentle Rocking
Holding, Pacifier
Low volume high calorie meals, Repetitive diaper change,
Silence + white noise
and +/-
Methadon to the Breastfeeding mother
Psychoses
Three APs that should be taken in the mornings? Aripiprazole, …….., ………
Paliperidone
Ziprasidone
Psychoses
Two APs that should be taken with food
Lurasidone
Ziprasidone
Psychoses
Caution with Asenapine (2)
Oral hyposthesia
Probable hypersensitivity or Angioedema
Psychotic Agitation
Haloperidol 5 mg
+/- Lorazepam 2 mg Or ……..
Oral rapid dissolving form of Olanzapine or Risperidone
(If the patient cooperates)
Psychoses
Two APs in which the dosage should be increased rapidly to avoid activation Sd
Ziprasidone
XR form of Quetiapine
Psychoses
DOC for smoking Cessation?
NRT is preferred
Psychoses
NMS (medical emergency) DOC?
Dantrolene IV + hydration and cooling
+|- Bromocriptine Oral
Psychoses
Three SGA APs with highest sedation
Quetiapine, ……., …….
Olanzapine
Clozapine
Psychoses
Two SGAs with highest risk of EPS
Risperidone
Paliperidone
Psychoses
Tx of Akathisia:
- Decrease dosage
- …….
Propranolol or BZP
Psychoses
AP with highest CVS SEs
Clozapine
Psychoses
In Pregnancy:
- Minimum effective dose is recommended
2 ?
No AP is preferred to others
Psychoses
DOC Acute Dystonia
IM Benztropine
Or IM Diphenhydramine