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1
Q

What herbal supplement might be used for depression

A

St. John’s wart

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What antidepressants cannot be used with St. John’s wart

A

Serotonin meds
may cause serotonin syndrome

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3
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Signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome

A

Shivering
Seizures
Tremors
Life-threatening

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How long do we keep someone on an SSRI?

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6 months then decide to taper off

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Which SSRIs should be avoided in the elderly?

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Prozac d/t long half life

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What SSRIs are safe in the elderly?

A

Zoloft
Lexapro
low side effect profile

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What do we need to consider before we prescribe an atypical antipsychotic?

A

Weight gain
Hyperlipidemia

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What are some atypical antipsychotics?

A

Zyprexa
Seroquel

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How is bipolar typically treated?

A

Lithium

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10
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What are some long term side effects of Lithium?

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Thyroid

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PTSD signs and symptoms
Tx

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flashbacks
hyper vigilance
exaggerated startle response
insomnia

Tx SSRI

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