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This is the thought that the lack of 5-HT and NE results in depression, so replacement of these NT’s will reduce depression

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Amine hypothesis

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All major anti-depressants except for which drug will work on the amine hypothesis?

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Buproprion

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True or False: all anti-depressants have a LONG latency, so they typically dont work right away.

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True

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What % of patients fail to respond to treatment with antidepressants?

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1/3-1/2

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Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram, Fuvoxamine, and Excitalopram belogn to which drug class?

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SSRI

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What is the advantage of SSRI’s over other AD classes (like MAOI’s) as far as toxicities?

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They do not have the toxicities like TCA’s or MAOI’s (anti-muscarinic, antihistaminic, and a-adrenroreceptor blocking actions) so theyre better tolerated

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This is the metabolite of Fluoxetine, has a half life of 7-9 days, and thus extends the time fluoxetine is effective.

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Norfluoxetine

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Sertraline and Paroxetine have pharmacokinetics similar to what other drug class?

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TCA’s

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What was the trial that looked at pts with major depression who did not respond to or could not tolerate therapy with 1 SSRI?

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STAR*D

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According to the STAR*D trials, what % of patients had a remission rate using an SSRI?

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25%

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What is the major adverse effect of citalopram, making it contraindicated with cardiac or eating disorders?

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prolonged QT itnerval

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Case: pt presents to the ER with a recent diagnosis of depression and complains of hyperthermia. The patient soon slips into a coma and experiences muscle rigidity, myoclonus, and rapid changes in mental status. What condition is he experiencing?

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Serotonin syndrome

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Giving SSRI’s with what other drug class can precipitate Serotonin syndrome?

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MAOi’s

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What is the DOC for serotonin syndrome to reverse the Sx?

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Cyproheptadine

5-HT2 antagonist

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What is the only SSRI apporved for the use in pediatrics?

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Fluoxetine (prozac)

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What must you monitor in kids taking prozac, because of the increased risk of suicide during the first weeks of Tx?

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Mood

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Case: a patient presents to you with depression and you consider starting him on pharmacotherapy. What other condition might be an indicator to use Bupropion?

A. Bulemia
B. Concurrent CAD
C. 20-pack year smoking Hx
D. Insomnia
E. Migrane
A

C. Smoking Hx

Bupropion slaps both depression and smoking in the face. The other answers are contraindications to use Bupropion.

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True or False: Unfortunately, as with other antidepressants, Bupropion has a side effect of sexual dysfunction.

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FALSE

There is NO sex side effects with buproprion

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Which of the SSRI has the following antagonism to the receptors?

Sedative- +
Antimuscarinic- +
Serotonin- +++
NE- 0,+
DA- 0,+
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Fluoxetine

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Which of the SSRI’s has the following antagonism to the receptors?

Sedative- +
Antimuscarinic- 0
Serotonin- +++
NE- 0
DA- 0
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Sertraline

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Which of the TCA’s (Protriptyline, imipramine, Amtryptyline, Desipramine) has the following antagonism to the receptors?

Sedative- +++
Antimuscarinic- +++
Serotonin- +++
NE- +
DA- 0
A

Amitriptyline

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Which of the TCA’s (Protriptyline, imipramine, Amtryptyline, Desipramine) has the following antagonism to the receptors?

Sedative- +
Antimuscarinic- +
Serotonin- 0
NE- +++
DA- 0
A

Desipramine

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Which of the TCA’s (Protriptyline, imipramine, Amtryptyline, Desipramine) has the following antagonism to the receptors?

Sedative- ++
Antimuscarinic- ++
Serotonin- +++
NE- ++
DA- 0
A

Impiramine

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Which of the TCA’s (Protriptyline, imipramine, Amtryptyline, Desipramine) has the following antagonism to the receptors?

Sedative- 0
Antimuscarinic- ++
Serotonin- ?
NE- +++
DA- ?
A

Protriptyline

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What does Bupropion do the antagonism to the receptors?

Sedative
Antimuscarinic
Serotonin
NE
DA
A 
Sedative- 0
Antimuscarinic- 0
Serotonin- +,0
NE- +,0
DA- ?
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What is the drug class that has a lot of side effects, like antimuscarinic, anti-a-adrenergic, and antihistaminergic (drowsiness)?

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TCAs

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What is the typical STARTING dose for TCAs?

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Low doses (~100mg/day for inpatient and 10-75mg/day for outpatient)

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How much do you increase the TCA’s dose every 2-3 weeks?

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25mg

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All TCA’s end in what 2 suffixes, except for doxpin and amoxapine?

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-iptyline or -ipramine

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What are the Sx of TCA OD?

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Coma with acidosis, respiratory depression, agitation, seizures, bowel-bladder paralysis, cardiac arrhythmias

(Tri-C’s = Convulsions, Coma, Cardiotoxicity)

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What is the DOC for TCA OD?

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NaHCO3

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If a patient tries to commit suicide with TCA’s, what 2 things must u do to avoid OD again?

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  1. Prescription for < 1.25g or 50 dose units with no refill

2. Entrust drug to relative

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What are the 3 adjunctive therapies to antidepressants?

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Li
Thyroid H’s
Atypical anti-psychotics

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What are the 5 “D’s” of AD treatment?

A 
Diagnosis (is the pt actually depressed?)
Drug (would a different AD work better?)
Dose
Duration
Different Tx (should we try ECT?)
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What is the condition to which Clomipramine is used for?

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OCD

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To which class of drugs does Clomipramine belong?

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TCA

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Which drug class acts on the the GABA(A) receptors, and increases the frequency of GABA receptor openings?

A

Benzo’s

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What is the primary indication for Alprazolam?

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Panic disorders

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What is the primary indication for lorazepam?

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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What is the primary indication for Meprobamate?

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Short-term anxiety and sedative hyponosis

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What % must you taper off a benzo per week until the dose is 50% of the original?

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25%

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Once the dose reaches 50% of the original dose while you taper a benzo, what amount do you decrease the dose?

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↓ 1/8 dose every 4-7 days

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Which type of patient is Meprobamate a contraindication?

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Pregnant ladies cuz it’s a teratogen

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What receptors does Azapirones act on, which inhibits serotonin release?

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5HT1A

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What is the main indication for Buspirone?

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Generalized anxiety disorder

“I’m always anxious if the BUS will be ON time, so I take BUSpirONe.”

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In terms of side effects, what is the advantage of Buspirone over Benzos?

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No sedation, addiction, tolerance, or interaction with alcohol.

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What is the site of Z-hyponotics action?

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GABA(A) typ`e 1 receptors

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Sedative actions, anterograde amnesia, exhaustion, and intoxication are all Sx of intoxication to what drug class?

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Benzo’s

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During which trimester is the fetus at risk of congenital malformations if mom uses a benzo?

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1st trimester

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After what time of prolonged use does dependence become a big problem with benzo use?

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2-3 weeks

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Which benzo can cause seizures with abrupt discontinuance, especially 24-72 hours after the discontinuance?

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Alprazolam (xanax)

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What is the dose of Alprazolam that is given to treat panic disorder but also causes withdrawal Sx?

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4 mg daily

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What is the deal with the demonstrated efficacy of chlordiazepoxide for long term use (> 4 mo)?

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The efficacy has not been established, so u gotta keep reassessing to make sure it’s working

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This is the drug u give for preop sedation, anxiolysis, and anterograde amnesia.

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Midazolam

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What are the 2 routes of administration for Midazolam?

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IM or IV

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56
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What is the receptor that Buspirone stimulates?

57
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True or False: Buspirone is effective in panic disorder just like it is for Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

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FALSE

It has a gradual onset of action and therefore is not effective in Panic disorder.

58
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How long does it take to see the effects of Buspirone?

A

2-4 weeks

2013 first aid says 1-2

59
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Which receptor does Serotonin bind to induce B-endorphin secretion, which allows the antidepressant effects?

A

5-HT1A

same one Buspirone binds

60
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Which form of Zelpidem tartrate had the adverse effects of drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, headache, amnesia, vertigo, falls, nausea, and vomiting?

A

conventional Tablet

61
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Which form of Zelpidem tartrate caused just headache, somnolence, and dizziness?

A

Extended release tablet

62
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What class of drugs does Zolpidem belong to?

A

ZopiDEM = Ambien, which is a nonbenzodiazepine hypontoics

63
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What are the main indications for ZOLEPLON use?

A

Sleep-driving, making phone calls, or preparing and eating food while asleep.

64
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What is the mg of Midazolam that is given 30-60min before surgery in adults < 60 y/o?

65
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What are the 3 conditions where the dose of midazolam is adjusted before surgery?

A
  1. COPD pts
  2. High risk pts
  3. Pts who take opiate agonists or other CNS depressants.
66
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What is the mg of Midazolam that is given to adults > 60 y/o?

67
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There is a hypothesis that psychosis is caused by a relative excess of what NT in the dorsal and/or ventral striatum?

68
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There is also a hypothesis that states that an excess of what NT causes + and - symptoms of schizophrenia?

69
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Where is the majority of Serotonin made in the CNS?

A

Raphe nucleus

70
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Where does the dosal and rostral raphe nuclei connect in the brain, which is throught to be associated with schizophrenia?

A

Dorsal raphe nuclei –> substantia nigra

Rostral raphe nuclei –> cerebral cortex

71
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Which DA pathway gives + symptoms, increased in schizophrenics, and causes hallucinations/delusions?

A

Mesolimbic pathway

72
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Which DA pathway gives negative Sx, is decreased in schizophrenics, and cuases the slowing, avolition, and confusion characteristics?

A

Mesocortical pathway

73
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Which DA pathway gives extrapyramidal Sx and tardive diskinesia, and is decrased in schizophrenics?

A

Nigrostriatal pathway

74
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Which DA pathway is normal in schizophrenics, but can cause hyperprolactinemia if anypsychotics block it?

A

Tuberoinfundibular pathway

75
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All “typical” antipsychotics block what receptor?

76
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What are the typical antipsychotics?

doll’s like magazines

A

Haloperidol, droperidol, fluphenazine, thorazine, chlorpromazine

DOLls like magaZINEs

77
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Which 3 typical antipsychotics have a high potency (2-20mg/day) and can therefore cause extrapyramidal Sx?

A

Trifluoperazine, Fluphenazine, and Haloperidol

Try to Fly High

78
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Which 2 typical antipsychotics have a low potency (300-800 mg/day) and can therefore cause non-neurological SE like anticholinergic, antihistamine, and a1-blockade?

A

Chlorpromazine, Thioridazine

Cheating Thieves are LOW

79
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Which 2 typical antipsychotics have a medium potency (10-100mg/day) and are neuroleptics?

A

Loxapine, Perphenazine

80
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What class of antipsychotics are 5-HT2, D2, alpha, and H1 blockers?

81
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To remember the atypical antipsychotics, what does the following sentence mean?

“It’s atypical for old closets to quietly risper from A to Z”

A

Olanzapine, clozapine, qutiapine, risperidone, aripipazole, ziprasidone

(also, “I am DONE with OLE PINE trees” is another mnemonic)

82
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Though 1st generation antipsychotics improve + Sx, they have a lot of what SE?

83
Q

But yay! 2nd gen antipsychotics improve Sx with less EPS… HOWEVER, what is their main SE?

A

They make u fat

84
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You need to check weight, BP, fasting glucose, and fasting lipid panels at what checkpoints in antipsychotic therapy?

A

Baseline, 1 mo, 3 mo.

85
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So you got through the 3 months of checkpoints all good, now what 3 things must u check every year while a pt is on antipsychotics?

A

Weight, BP, fasting glucose.

86
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And what must u check every 3 years while a pt is on antipsychotics?

A

Fasting lipid panel

87
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Other than making u fat, having deposits in the cornea/lens are SE of clorpromazine, what other SE is specific for this drug?

A

Photosensitivity

Chlorpromazine = Cornea

88
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Which typical antipsychotic is associated with retinal deposits, resembling retinitis pigmentosa and causes browning of the vision?

A

Thioridazine

Thioridazine = reTina

89
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Which antipsychotics is used for emisis becuase it blocks DA centrally in the CTZ and peripherlally in the stomach?

A

Prochlorperazine

90
Q

Which antipsychotics is used for perioperative sedation cuz it blocks H1?

A

Promethazine

91
Q

Which antipsychotics is used for neuroleptanesthesia cuz it blocks H1?

A

Droperidol (+ fentanyl)

92
Q

What is the most effective antipsychotic, but has a SEVERE side effect of agranulocytosis?

A

Clozapine

Watch CLOZapine CLOZely!

93
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Which antipsychotic is first line for acute psychosis but can cause weight gain, sedation, dry mouth, and constipation?

A

Olanzapine

94
Q

Which antipsychotic is used for the psychosis in parkinsons pts because it has a low D2 effect?

A

Quetiapine

Parkisons are Quiet

95
Q

Which atypical antipsychotic has a big risk for QT interval prolongation and is metabolized by aldehyde oxidase?

A

Ziprasidone

96
Q

Which receptor in the body is inhibited if you have SE like EPS and ↑ PRL?

97
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Which receptor in the body is inhibited if you have SE like cognitive deficits, dryu mouth, constipation, tachycardia, urinary retention, and blurred vision?

98
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Which receptor in the body is inhibited if you have SE like sedation, weight gain, and dizziness?

99
Q

Which receptor in the body is inhibited if you have SE like hypoTN?

100
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Which receptor in the body is inhibited if you have SE like anti-EPS?

101
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Which receptor in the body is inhibited if you have SE like satiety blockade?

102
Q

In summary, what drugs cause SE like EPS?

A

High potency

Try to Fly High

103
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In summary, what drugs cause SE like weight gain?

A

Olanzapine and Clozapine

104
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In summary, what drugs cause SE like hyperPRL?

A

all typicals and risperidone + paliperidone

105
Q

In summary, what drugs are cheaper (typicals or atypicals)?

106
Q

Increased sensitivity of the DA receptors can cause what condition?

A

Tardive dyskinesia

107
Q

What is the condition characterized by autonomic instability, muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, profound hyperthermic, and myoglonemia?

A

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome

108
Q

What is the mortality rate in NMS?

109
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What are the drugs for the treatment of NMS?

A

Bromocriptine- for the D2 blockade
Dantroline- for the rigidity
Benzo- for the muscle relaxant.

110
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What is the medicaiton that can be used as monotherapy for less severe manic of mixed episodes?

111
Q

What 2 conditions that Li can be used prophylactically for?

A

Mania and Depression

112
Q

Polyuria, polydipsia, tremor, mental confusion, withdrawal, and bizarre movements are all SE of what medication?

113
Q

What condtion is Li a contraindication for, as it depresses the SA node?

A

Sick sinus syndrome

114
Q

What condition often coexists with bipolar disorder, but is treated when you use Li because of the additional actions?

A

Alcoholism

115
Q

What is the metabolism and excretion mechanism for Li?

A

It;s not metabolized and renally excreted

116
Q

What are the Sx in infants if mom took Li whilst breastfeeding?

A

Lethargo, cyanosis, poor suck response and Moro relfexes.

117
Q

In addtion to the CBC, urinalysis, and blood tests, what other test must u get in older patietns before starting Li due to side effects?

118
Q

What substance in the Gq pathway is inhibited to form by Li?

A

IP3

inhibits IP2 –> IP3

119
Q

Li is used with what other drug class in acute manic episodes?

A

Anti-psychotics or Anti-convulsives (carbamazepine)

120
Q

What is the dose of carbamazepine that is given with Li in acute manic episodes?

121
Q

What is the term for continuing Li therapy after the relief of manic Sx?

A

Maintenance or prophylactic therapy

keep them on it if theyve had a lot

122
Q

What is the antiseizure drug that is contraindicated in pregnant ladies due to teratogenic effects?

A

Valproic acid

123
Q

Which class of antipsychotics (typical or atypical) give the following changes in the dopamine pathways?

Mesolimbic- normal
Mesocortical - ↓↓
Nigrostriatal- ↓
TUberoinfundicular- ↓

A

1st generation

remember the ↑ risk of EPS/TD and they worsen the negative Sx of psychosis

124
Q

Which of the following atypical antipsychotics have a better maintenance control?

Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone, Aripiprazole, Olanzapine

A

Quetiapine
Aripiprazole
Olanzapine

125
Q

Which of the following atypical antipsychotics have a better induction control?

Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone, Aripiprazole, Olanzapine

A

Risperidone

Ziprasidone

126
Q

Which of the following antiepileptics have a better effect on mixed episodes?

Valproate/divalproex sodium, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine

A

Valproate/divalproex sodium

127
Q

Which of the following antiepileptics have a better effect on depressed episodes?

Valproate/divalproex sodium, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine

A

Lamotrigine

sad Lamb

128
Q

Which of the following antiepileptics have a better effect on manic episodes?

Valproate/divalproex sodium, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine

A

Carbamazepine

129
Q

What is the most effective mood stabilizer and also prevents suicidal thoughts?

A

Li carbonate

130
Q

Which class of antidepressants is just as effective as TCAs but way safer?

131
Q

Which class of antidepressants are just as effective as SSRIs and TCA’s, but their action is similar to TCAs but have a lower SE than TCAs?

132
Q

Which class of antidepressants is less effective than MAOi’s but are good for pain, headaches, and insomnia?

133
Q

TCAs carry a huge risk for what event due to their narrow therapeutic index?

134
Q

Case: pt presents to the ER with a BP of 190/120 after eating at a pizza parlor. His friend stated he just got placced on a medication for depression. What class of drugs is the pt on?

A

MAOi’s

Tyramine causing hypertensive crisis

135
Q

Which drugs are best for panic disorders and acute anxiety, but carry a risk for addiciton, dependence, and withdrawal Sx (szrs)?

136
Q

Antihistamines, Benzos, Barbs, and “Z” drugs (zolpidem, eszopiclone, zaleplon) and Trazodone all can be used for what condition?

A

Sleep disorders

137
Q

What is the class of drugs for ADHD that causes fast arousable and produce a “high”?

A

Amphetamines

138
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What is the ADHD drugs that are arousable but dont produce the same rush, and are slower release?

A

Mehtylphenidates

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