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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
1
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What can you use to treat akathesia?

A

Beta blockers

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2
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What is the classic side effect of thioridazine?

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Retinal pigment deposit

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What are the classic side effects of clozapine?

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Agranulocytosis

Orthostatic hypotension

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4
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What is the classic side effect of chlorpromazine?

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Jaundice and photosensitivity

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5
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What organ system does high levels of depakote affect?

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Hepatic

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6
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What is the major side effect of carbamazepine?

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Bone marrow suppression

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7
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In what age population is suicide the most prevalent?

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> 65

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8
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What meds can you give to treat dystonia?

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Antihistamines (benadryl)

Anticholinergics (benztropine, trihexyphenidyl)

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9
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What 3 receptors do tricyclics block that cause adverse side effects?

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alpha adrenergic –> orthostatic hypotension, dizziness

muscarinic –> anticholingeric effects

histaminergic –> sedation

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What is the primary reason tricyclics are dangerous in overdose?
What med can you give?

A

cardiac arrhythmias

bicarb

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11
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What do tricyclics prevent reuptake of?

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Serotonin and NE

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12
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What meds are a contraindication to MAOIs?

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  1. ) SSRIs

2. ) Meperidine

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13
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What is the most notorious side effect of trazodone?

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Priapsm

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14
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What is the difference btwn schizoid and avoidant?

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Schzoids dont want friends, avoidants do

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What is the sleep cycle disturbance in patients with narcolepsy?

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Decreased latency for REM

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16
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Encopresis is normal until age …

Enuresis is normal until age…

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4

5

17
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What meds are used in refractory enuresis?

A

Desmopressin

Imipramine

18
Q

What is the pharmacological treatment for Tourette SRO?

A

Antpsychotics (haldol)

DA receptor blockers (fluphenazine, pimozide)

19
Q

What does cocaine affect in the fetus?

A

Vascular disruptions

20
Q

How can you hasten elimination of PCP?

A

Urine acidification

21
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Is withdrawal from opioids life threatening?

A

No

22
Q

Treatment for benzo overdose is …

A

Flumazenil

23
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Treatment for opioid withdrawal is ….

A

Methadone or buprenorphine

24
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Opioid overdose is treated with ….

A

Naloxone

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