Psych2 Flashcards
Rx for tardive dyskinesia (if can’t switch or stop med)
Valbenazine
What meds could you use to treat akathisia?
Akathisia = subjective restlessness and inability to sit still.
Can be treated with: BB (propanalol), BZD (lorazepam), or Benztropine (anti-ACh)
How to differentiate NMS from serotonin syndrome:
NMS = high fever, lead pipe rigidity, AMS, and autonomic instability (HTN, tachy, diaphoresis)
Serotonin syndrome = hyperthermia (not as high as NMS), autonomic instability, AMS, hyperreflexia/monoclonus but NO lead pipe rigidity
MOA of terazosin:
alpha blocker (used for urinary retention in BPH)
Most common side effect of methylphenidate in ADHD
Decreased appetite. Then weight loss/insomnia
ACEi, HCTZ, NSAIDs, tetracyclines, and metronidazole all share a common feature in that they:
Can increase serum Lithium levels
What nonstimulant meds can be used to treat ADHD?
Atomoxetine and alpha 2 AR agonists (guanfacine and clonidine). These can be used when there is poor response or intolerable side effects from stimulants or coexisting conditions.
Buspirone can be used as an adjunct to treat:
GAD
Compare presentation of acute vs chronic Li3+ toxicity:
Acute Sx = nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, neuro Sx
Chronic = confusion, agitation, ataxia, tremors, and fasciculations.
What drug class is zolpidem?
sedative hypnotic
Rx for acute PCP intoxication:
Benzo. Can use fast acting parenteral forms (lorazepam, diazepam)
What’s first line treatment for management of mania in bipolar I disorder?
Antipsychotics (1st and 2nd gen) followed by Li3+ and anticonvulsant mood stabilizers (valproate)