Psychotherapy

Question 1

What class of drugs?

Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine
Isocarboxazid

Answer 1

MAOIs

Question 2

These drugs can cause Orthostatic Hypotension

Answer 2

Amitryptiline > Trazadone > Nortriptyline

MAOIs
Tricyclic Antidepressants

Question 3

Hypernateremia can be caused by

Answer 3

MAOIs

Question 4

MAOIs work by

Answer 4

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors work by keeping more seratonin and norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft by inhibiting monoamine oxidase which is an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters

Question 5

Leukopenia can be caused by

Answer 5

MAOIs

Carbamezapines

Question 6

These drugs can also be used for neuropathic pain

Answer 6

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Question 7

Name this class of drugs:

Protriptyline
Amitriptyline
Nortriptyline
Amitriptyline
Imipramine 
Desipramine
Doxepin

Answer 7

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Question 8

Name the right order for sedation effects

Answer 8

Amitriptyline > Trazadone > Imipramine

Question 9

Should Tricyclic Antidepressants be prescribed to patients with inc IOP or glaucoma?

Answer 9

No
Amitriptyline
Doxepin
Nortriptyline

Question 10

List drugs in order of their Anticholinergic effects

Answer 10

Amitriptyline > Doxepin > Nortriptyline

Question 11

Should you prescribe these drugs for patients with inc IOP or Glaucoma?

Answer 11

Maprotiline

Amoxapine

Question 12

Can trazadone be prescribed to patients with glaucoma or increased IOP

Answer 12

Yes, it does not have any anticholinergic effects

Question 13

These drugs can cause mania in undiagnosed patients

Answer 13

Tricyclic Antidepressants
SSRIs
Bupropion MOST!!

Question 14

MAOIs can increase IOP (T/F)

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Mydriasis is a symptom of (class of drugs) and can be caused by ___

Answer 15

Tricyclic Antidepressants except Trazadone, increased IOP

Question 16

Accommodation disturbances can be caused by

Answer 16

Tricyclic Antidepressants and others

Question 17

Name this class of Drugs

Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Sertaline (Zoloft)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram 
Vortioxetine (Trintellix)

Answer 17

SSRIs

Question 18

What SSRI should you not prescribe to be taken at night due to its effect on sleep (insomnia)?

Answer 18

Sertaline (Zoloft)

Question 19

Do SSRIs have anticholinergic effects?

Answer 19

Not really

Question 20

Constipation, Dry mouth, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Activation of Mania, suicide or suicidal ideation, and Xerophthamia are specific to what class of drugs

Answer 20

SSRIs

Fluoxetine
Sertaline
Paroxetine
Citalopram
Vortioxetine
Escitalopram

Question 21

These two drugs can be used for Fibromyalgia medication

Answer 21

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Milnacipran (Savella)

Question 22

Name this class of drugs

Ventafaxine (Effexor)
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Milnacipran (Savella)

Answer 22

SNRIs

Question 23

Are Alpha-2 Antagonists located Pre or post synaptically?

Answer 23

Presynaptic

Question 24

Name the class of drugs this drug belongs to ?

Mirtazapine (Remeron)

Answer 24

Alpha-2 Antagonist

Question 25

Which drug should you not give to patients with Hypertension?

Answer 25

Alpha 2-Antagonist | Mirtazapine (Remeron)

Question 26

What is the method of action for Alpha-2 Antagonists

Answer 26

stimulate sympathetic NS and increase norepinephrine in presynaptic cleft

Question 27

Bupropion used for depression and anxiety

Answer 27

Wellbutrin

Question 28

Bupropion used for Smoking cessation

Answer 28

Zyban

Question 29

What medication treating depression should you never prescribe to epileptic patients?

Answer 29

Bupropion

Question 30

Do not prescribe this to pregnant women

Answer 30

Lithium

Question 31

What can you prescribe to a patient for BD with folic acid

Answer 31

Valproate | Carbamezapine

Question 32

These agents INC lithium levels

Answer 32

NSAIDS Diuretics Ace Inhibitors

Question 33

These agents will DEC lithium levels

Answer 33

Sodium Theothylline, Caffeine Acetazolamide

Question 34

Drugs that can increase lithium drug toxicity

Answer 34

``` Methyldopa SSRI Carbamazepine Calcium Channel Antagonists Antipsychotics ```

Question 35

Carbamezapine metabolite

Answer 35

Epoxide

Question 36

SCr, BUN, Urine Specific Gravity, EKG, Electrolytes, Thyroid function, Glucose function, Lithium level and pregnancy are done for what drug?

Answer 36

Lithium Bipolar disorder medication

Question 37

CNS Depressants react with what class of drugs? What are the CNS Depressants?

Answer 37

Phenothiazines, Alcohol Valproic Acid Carbamezapine

Question 38

Extra pyramidal Symptoms can be caused by

Answer 38

Phenothiazine | Haloperidol

Question 39

What two drugs do you use to treat pyramidal symptoms?

Answer 39

Bentropine (Congentin) | Dihenhydramine (Benadryl)

Question 40

What drug do you always prescribe with Haldol?

Answer 40

Bentropin (Congentin)

Question 41

Slow release injection of antipsychotic medication

Answer 41

Risperidone (Risperdal)