Psychiatry Flashcards
1
Q
what is mortality of untreated delirium
A
40%
2
Q
what types of medications do we use for delirium intervention
A
anxiolytic
antipsychotic
3
Q
what is the mnemonic for depression
A
Sig E caps
4
Q
what type of drugs do we use for depression
A
SSRI TCA stimulate buproprion MAO-I
5
Q
what drugs do we use for psychotic behavior
A
buspar
benxos
mood stabilizes
antipsychotics
6
Q
Clozapine
A
only use for refgractory psychotic cases due to incidence of agranulocytosis and seizures
7
Q
risperiodone
A
has fewer extrapyramidal side effects and can be stimulated. can prolong QT interval
8
Q
olanzapine
A
fewer extrapyamidal side effects, can be very sedating
9
Q
seroqueal
A
has broad dosage range
can be sedating
few extrapyramidal side effects
