PSYCHIATRY Flashcards
1
Q
Difference between Type 1 and 2 Bipolar
A
Type 1 - Mania
Type 2 - Hypomania
2
Q
Protocol for stopping SSRI’s
A
When improvement noted, continue for another 6 months, then titrate down over 4 weeks.
3
Q
What class of drug is Duloxetine
A
SNRI
4
Q
Mx of manic patients already on antidepressants
A
Stop them and start AP’s
5
Q
Criteria and Mx of Insomnia
A
Trouble falling/stayingasleep for 3 days a week for 3 months
1st Line: Good Sleep Hygiene
2nd Line: Short Acting Benzos (Halazepam Trizalam) or Zopiclone
6
Q
Side effect of SNRI’s (Venlafaxine) and monitoring?
A
Blood Pressure
7
Q
Cardiac SE of Citalopram
A
Long QT
8
Q
U+E side effect of SSRI’s
A
Hypontraemia
9
Q
SSRI and NSAID risk and Cover?
A
GI Bleeding, give PPI cover
