Psychopharm Flashcards
lithium tox - sx, tx
nausea, vomiting, slurred speech, ataxia, incoordination, myoclonus, hyperreflexia, seizures, delirium, coma, nephro DI
hydrate dialysis
TCA tox - sx, tx
ACh, cardiac issues, hypotension, respiratory depression, agitation, hallucinations, CNS stim, depression, seizures
monitor EKG, give bicarb activated charcoal, cathartics, supportive treatment
meds that can cause psychosis
corticosteroids, antiparinson, anticonvulsants, antihistamines, anticholinergic, antihypertensives, dig, methylphenidate, fluoroquinolones
- alchol, cocaine, hallucinogens, marijuana, benzos, barbs, PCP
drug that causes irreversible retinal pigmentation
thioridazine
drug that causes agranulocytosis
clozapine
litihium - side effects
weight gain tremor GI fatigue cardiac arrhythmias seizures goiter leukocytosis coma polyuria polydipsia alopecia metallic taste
disulfiram
blocks aldehyde dehydrogenase, so causes hangover in patients,
contraindicated - cardiac disease, pregnancy, psychosis
monitor liver function
naltrexone
opioid receptor blocker
decreases craving
good for patients with hisotry of alcohol abuse
acamprosate
postdetox for relapse prevention
used in patients with liver disease
topiramate
anticonvulsant that potentiates GABA, inhibits glutamate recetpors
reduces cravings for alcohol
drug that mimics schizo
amphetamine psychosis
flumazenil
benzo antagonist short acting for overdose
barb overdose treatment
alkalinize urine with sodium bicarb to promote renal excretion
naloxone
treatment of choice for opiate overdose
opioid producing large pupils
demerol dilates pupils
opioid overdose mnemonic
Rebels Admire Morphine
respiratory depression
AMS
Miosis
methadone
long acting opioid receptor agonist
- use in pregnant women
- can cause QTc prolongation
buprenorphine
partial opioid receptor agonist
- suboxone
- overdose unlikely
TCA use in elderly
nortriptyline, fewest anticholinergic
primary tx of depression in elderly
SSRIs
tx of tourette’s disorder
psychopharm
- atypical antipsych, alpha 2 agonists, typical antipsych
tx of depersonalization
antianxiety agents or SSRIs for anxiety or depression
tx of pain syndrome
SSRI, biofeedback, hypnosis, psychotherapy
tx of explosive anger
SSRI, anticonvulsant, lithium, propranolol
- loiw levels of serotonin