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Psychotherapy Flashcards

1
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What class of drugs?

Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine
Isocarboxazid

A

MAOIs

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These drugs can cause Orthostatic Hypotension

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Amitryptiline > Trazadone > Nortriptyline

MAOIs
Tricyclic Antidepressants

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Hypernateremia can be caused by

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MAOIs

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4
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MAOIs work by

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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

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5
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Leukopenia can be caused by

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MAOIs

Carbamezapines

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6
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These drugs can also be used for neuropathic pain

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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7
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Name this class of drugs:

Protriptyline
Amitriptyline
Nortriptyline
Amitriptyline
Imipramine 
Desipramine
Doxepin
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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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Name the right order for sedation effects

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Amitriptyline > Trazadone > Imipramine

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9
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Should Tricyclic Antidepressants be prescribed to patients with inc IOP or glaucoma?

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No
Amitriptyline
Doxepin
Nortriptyline

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10
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List drugs in order of their Anticholinergic effects

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Amitriptyline > Doxepin > Nortriptyline

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11
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Should you prescribe these drugs for patients with inc IOP or Glaucoma?

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Maprotiline

Amoxapine

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Can trazadone be prescribed to patients with glaucoma or increased IOP

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Yes, it does not have any anticholinergic effects

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13
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These drugs can cause mania in undiagnosed patients

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Tricyclic Antidepressants
SSRIs
Bupropion MOST!!

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14
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MAOIs can increase IOP (T/F)

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True

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15
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Mydriasis is a symptom of (class of drugs) and can be caused by ___

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Tricyclic Antidepressants except Trazadone, increased IOP

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16
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Accommodation disturbances can be caused by

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Tricyclic Antidepressants and others

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17
Q

Name this class of Drugs

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

SSRIs

18
Q

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

A

Sertaline (Zoloft)

19
Q

Do SSRIs have anticholinergic effects?

A

Not really

20
Q

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

A

SSRIs

Fluoxetine
Sertaline
Paroxetine
Citalopram
Vortioxetine
Escitalopram
21
Q

These two drugs can be used for Fibromyalgia medication

A

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Milnacipran (Savella)

22
Q

Name this class of drugs

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

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SNRIs

23
Q

Are Alpha-2 Antagonists located Pre or post synaptically?

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Presynaptic

24
Q

Name the class of drugs this drug belongs to ?

Mirtazapine (Remeron)

A

Alpha-2 Antagonist

25
Q

Which drug should you not give to patients with Hypertension?

A

Alpha 2-Antagonist

Mirtazapine (Remeron)

26
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What is the method of action for Alpha-2 Antagonists

A

stimulate sympathetic NS and increase norepinephrine in presynaptic cleft

27
Q

Bupropion used for depression and anxiety

A

Wellbutrin

28
Q

Bupropion used for Smoking cessation

A

Zyban

29
Q

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

A

Bupropion

30
Q

Do not prescribe this to pregnant women

A

Lithium

31
Q

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

A

Valproate

Carbamezapine

32
Q

These agents INC lithium levels

A

NSAIDS
Diuretics
Ace Inhibitors

33
Q

These agents will DEC lithium levels

A

Sodium
Theothylline, Caffeine
Acetazolamide

34
Q

Drugs that can increase lithium drug toxicity

A 
Methyldopa
SSRI
Carbamazepine
Calcium Channel Antagonists 
Antipsychotics
35
Q

Carbamezapine metabolite

A

Epoxide

36
Q

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

A

Lithium Bipolar disorder medication

37
Q

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

A

Phenothiazines,

Alcohol
Valproic Acid
Carbamezapine

38
Q

Extra pyramidal Symptoms can be caused by

A

Phenothiazine

Haloperidol

39
Q

What two drugs do you use to treat pyramidal symptoms?

A

Bentropine (Congentin)

Dihenhydramine (Benadryl)

40
Q

What drug do you always prescribe with Haldol?

A

Bentropin (Congentin)

41
Q

Slow release injection of antipsychotic medication

A

Risperidone (Risperdal)

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