SJSM Block 4 quiz (BEHAVE MOOD DISORDER SCHIZOPHRENIA OTHER PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY) Flashcards
Pneumonic:
List the symptoms of MDD
“SIG-E-CAPS”
Sadness
Interest (low)
Guilt
Energy (Low)
Concentration (low)
Appetite change
Psychomotor (agitation/retardation)
Suicidality
“Two Blue weeks”
Pneumonic:
List the symptoms associated with SSRI’s “SSS”
Stomach (upset)
Sexual dysfunction
Serotonin syndrome
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of FLUoxetine
aka Prozac “Flu like in length” with the longest 1/2 life
SSRI
“Flu like in length” with the longest 1/2 life
SSRI
What is the drug??
Fluoxetine aka Prozac
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Sertraline
aka Zoloft “think of it as Zertroline”
It has harsher GI side effects giving it the nickname Squirtyline
SSRI
It has harsher GI side effects giving it the nickname Squirtyline
SSRI
What’s the drug??
Sertraline aka Zoloft
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Paroxetine
aka Paxil “avoid it to Prevent Pesky Pill-Popping in Preggos!”
SSRI
“avoid it to Prevent Pesky Pill-Popping in Preggos!”
SSRI
What’s the drug??
Paroxetine aka Paxil
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Citalopram
aka Celexa “Instead to lexa think lexus with an abnormal eletro-CAR-diogram”
Wide QRS complexes
SSRI
“Instead to lexa think lexus with an abnormal eletro-CAR-diogram”
Wide QRS complexes
SSRI
What’s the drug??
Citalopram aka Celexa
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Escitalopram
aka Lexapro “think of it as the overachieving younger sibling”
SSRI
“think of it as the overachieving younger sibling”
SSRI
What’s the drug??
Escitalopram aka Lexapro
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Fluvoxamine
aka Luvox “think luvOCD an FDA approved treatment for OCD”
SSRI
“think luvOCD an FDA approved treatment for OCD”
SSRI
What’s the drug??
Fluvoxamine aka Luvox
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Venlafaxine
aka Effexor “think vENlafaxine meaning it targets Norepi & Serotonin”
Side effect is short-lived hypertension
SSRI
it targets Norepi & Serotonin”
Side effect is short-lived hypertension
SSRI
What’s the drug??
Venlafaxine aka Effexor
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Duloxetine
aka Cymbalta
“think Duo-loxetine both Norepi & SE”
&
“Duloxetine Dulls pain”
Rx Fibromyalgia & Diabetic neuropathy
SSRI
“think Duo-loxetine both Norepi & SE”
&
“Duloxetine Dulls pain”
Rx Fibromyalgia & Diabetic neuropathy
SSRI
What’s the drug??
Duloxetine aka Cymbalta
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Mirtazapine
aka Remeron “think MEAL-tazapine because it increases hunger & reduces nausea”
A good Rx for cachexia
SSRI
“think MEAL-tazapine because it increases hunger & reduces nausea”
A good Rx for cachexia
SSRI
Mirtazapine aka Remeron
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Bupropion
aka Wellbutrin “think BUtane as BU-DA-NE, because it antagonizes Dopamine & Norepi, & fire represents happiness, hot sex, and smoking cessation”
Causes seizures in Bulimic patients
SSRI
“think BUtane as BU-DA-NE, because it antagonizes Dopamine & Norepi, & fire represents happiness, hot sex, and smoking cessation”
Causes seizures in Bulimic patients
SSRI
What’s the drug??
Bupropion aka Wellbutrin
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Trazedone
aka Desyrel
“think Trazzzzodone = treats insomnia & Trazo-BONE = can cause priapism”
SSRI
“think Trazzzzodone = treats insomnia & Trazo-BONE = can cause priapism”
SSRI
What’s the drug??
Trazodone aka Desyrel
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Imipramine
aka Tofranil “I’m peeing-ramine via Ach inhibition”
used to treat bedwetting in children
TCA
“I’m peeing-ramine via Ach inhibition”
used to treat bedwetting in children
TCA
What’s the drug??
Imipramine aka Tofranil
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Clomipramine
aka Anafranil “think people with OCD are ANAl”
Rx OCD
TCA’s
“think people with OCD are ANAl”
Rx OCD
TCA’s
What’s the drug??
Clomipramine aka Anafranil
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Amitriptyline & Nortriptyline
Amitriptyline = Elavil
Nortriptyline = Pamelor
Both treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy
TCA’s
TCA’s to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy
What’s the drug??
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
&
Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
What;s the treatment of a TCA overdose?
Bicarbonate
“a bi-CAR can always beat a TRICYCLE”
What three biological factors do TCAs target?
Transmitters (increase SE & NE)
Channels (decrease Na & Ca2+)
Antagonists (Ach & Histamine)
“Trans, Chans, & Ans”
What are the overall side effects of TCAs
Anticholinergic effects
- higher temperature
- Dry mouth
- Blurry vision
- Redness
- Memory impairment
Histamine
- Sedation
- Sleep
Channel blockage
- Wide QRS
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Selegiline
A selective MAOI vs subtype B to increase Dopamine
Rx Parkinsons
High risk of a hypertensive crisis if exposed to tyramine-containing foods
A selective MAOI vs subtype B to increase Dopamine
Rx Parkinsons
High risk of a hypertensive crisis if exposed to tyramine-containing foods
What’s the drug??
Selegiline
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Phenelzine
Non-selective inhibitor of both subtypes A & B (Increases SE, NE, & Dopamine)
Rx Depression
High risk of a hypertensive crisis if exposed to tyramine-containing foods
Non-selective inhibitor of both subtypes A & B (Increases SE, NE, & Dopamine)
Rx Depression
High risk of a hypertensive crisis if exposed to tyramine-containing foods
What’s the drug??
Phenelzine
If treated with an MAOI what should patients be informed to avoid what food?
Tyramine-rich foods (fermented i.e cheese, aged red wine)
“Maui (MAOI) on a date with miss Tyra banks, enjoying wine & cheese”
What’s the difference between first generation (typical) vs second generation (atypical) antipsychotics
First gen:
Neurological side effects & it’s mostly a dopamine antagonist
Second gen:
Metabolic side effects & it’s antagonistic effects are against dopamine & serotonin
Describe what extrapyramidal symptoms are? How do you treat it?
“Muscle, Rustle, & Hustle”
- Acute dystonia (muscle contraction)
hrs after antipsychotic - Akathisia (restlessness)
days after antipsychotic - Akinesia
(Bradykinesia aka lacking movement
with pin rolling hands)
weeks after antipsychotic
Rx. Anticholinergics
Long-term use of antipsychotics can lead to a potentially irreversible condition?
Tardive Dyskinesia
“Chewing TAR”
Describe the features of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
A potentially fatal condition,
Signs: Confusion/Agitation, Hyperthermia (severe), Rigidity, & Seizures
Rx Dantrolene
“Dan Never Missed a Step”
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Chlorpromazine
1st Gen:
aka Thorazine “CHLOR-neal deposits long with long term use
Antipsychotic
1st Gen:
“CHLOR-neal deposits long with long term use
Antipsychotic
Chlorpromazine aka Thorazine
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Thioridazine
1st Gen:
aka Mellaril “reTinal deposits”
Antipsychotics
1st Gen:
“reTinal deposits”
Antipsychotics
Thioridazine aka Mellaril
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Haloperidol
1st Gen:
aka halodol “think HOLD-ol, it’s specific for D2R receptors and has extrapyramidal side-effects”
first give DECAnoate to make it last longer (DECAde)
1st Gen:
“think HOLD-ol, it’s specific for D2R receptors and has extrapyramidal side-effects”
first give DECAnoate to make it last longer (DECAde)
What’s the drug??
Haloperidol aka halodol
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Clozapine
2nd Gen:
aka Clozaril “watch it CLOZEly for agranulocytosis”
Antipsychotic
2nd Gen:
“watch it CLOZEly for agranulocytosis”
Antipsychotic
Clozapine aka Clozaril
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Olanzapine
2nd Gen:
aka zypnexa “think O for Obesity, it causes weight gain”
Antipsychotic
2nd Gen:
“think O for Obesity, it causes weight gain”
Antipsychotic
Olanzapine aka zypnexa
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Risperidone
2nd Gen:
aka Risperdal
“RISE & shine = less sedation”
“RISEperidone gives rise to gynecomastia”
Antipsychotics
2nd Gen:
“RISE & shine = less sedation”
“RISEperidone gives rise to gynecomastia”
Antipsychotics
What’s the drug??
Risperidone aka Risperdal
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Quetiapine
2nd Gen:
aka Seroquel “QUIETiapine time a strong sedative”
Antipsychotics
2nd Gen:
“QUIETiapine time a strong sedative”
Antipsychotics
What’s the drug??
Quetiapine aka Seroquel
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Ziprasidone
2nd Gen:
aka Geodome
“think of geometros a zippy car, patients can have abnormal electro-CAR-diograms prolonged QT interval”
Antipsychotics
2nd Gen:
“think of geometros a zippy car, patients can have abnormal electro-CAR-diograms prolonged QT interval”
Antipsychotics
What’s the drug??
Ziprasidone aka Geodome
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Ariprazole
2nd Gen:
aka Abilify “think AND-bilify because it’s a partial antagonist of Dopamine & SE”
Antipsychotics
2nd Gen:
“think AND-bilify because it’s a partial antagonist of Dopamine & SE”
Antipsychotics
What’s the drug??
Ariprazole aka Abilify
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Lithium
“think lithi-ONE dosage should be between 1.0-to-1.2”
Side effects: “MNOP”
- Motor tremors
- Nephrotoxicity (Nephrogenic
Diabetes Insipidus)
- hyOthyroidism
- Preggos (Ebstein’s anomaly LIT, Lower
Implanted Tricuspid)
Mood Stabilizer
dosage should be between 1.0-to-1.2”
Side effects: “MNOP”
- Motor tremors
- Nephrotoxicity (Nephrogenic
Diabetes Insipidus)
- hyOthyroidism
- Preggos (Ebstein’s anomaly LIT, Lower
Implanted Tricuspid)
What’s the mood stabilizer??
Lithium
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Valproic acid
aka Depakote “think valpro-ATE the folate = teratogenic NTD”
It inhibit Na+ channels & increase GABA (sedative)
Side effect: Hepatic necrosis
Mood stabilizer
“think valpro-ATE the folate = teratogenic NTD”
It inhibit Na+ channels & increase GABA (sedative)
Side effect: Hepatic necrosis
Mood stabilizer
What’s the drug??
Valproic acid aka Depakote
What are the 3 drugs that cause Hepatic necrosis as a side effect?
“HaVe A Seat”
Halothane
Valproic acid
Acetaminophen
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Carbamazepine
aka Tegretol “CBZ”
C: Rx Trigeminal neuralgia
B: BPD
Z: Zeisures
It blocks Na+ channels & increases GABA
Side effects:
- Diplopia, Ataxia, Agranulocytosis, Steven Johnson Syndrome etc
Benzodiazepine
“CBZ”
C: Rx Trigeminal neuralgia
B: BPD
Z: Zeisures
It blocks Na+ channels & increases GABA
Side effects:
- Diplopia, Ataxia, Agranulocytosis, Steven Johnson Syndrome etc
Benzodiazepine
What’s the drug??
Carbamazepine aka Tegretol
Pneumonic:
Describe the features of Lamotrigine
aka Lamictal
“think lam-ITCH-tal because side effects are rash & Steven Johnson Syndrome”
It inhibits Na channels ONLY
Rx. BPD Depressive episodes
Mood stabilizers
“think lam-ITCH-tal because side effects are rash & Steven Johnson Syndrome”
It inhibits Na channels ONLY
Rx. BPD Depressive episodes
Mood stabilizers
What’s the drugs??
Lamotrigine aka Lamictal
What is a key difference between Barbiturates vs Benzodiazepines?
BarbituRATES: Increase DURATION of GABA channels being open
Benzodiazepines: Increase the FREQUENCY of GABA channels being open
Benzodiazepines:
List 3 Drugs with short half life
1/2 life 1-12hrs:
Triazolam (Halcyon)
Oxazepam (Serax)
Midazolam (Versed)
“short TOM”
Benzodiazepines:
List 4 Drugs with medium half life
1/2 life of 12-24hrs
Clonazepam (klonopin)
Alprazolam (xanax)
lorazepam (Ativan)
Temazepam
“medium CAAT”
Benzodiazepines:
List 2 Drugs with long half life
1/2 life of 40-250 hrs
Diazepam (valium)
Chlordiazepoxide (librium)
“long DivorCe”
Drugs with a longer half life are better for what conditions?
Chronic panic disorder
&
Alcohol withdrawal anxiety
Drugs with a medium half life are better for what conditions?
Anxiety, Insomnia, & Panic disorder
Drugs with a shorter half life are better for what conditions?
Panic attacks
&
Epileptic attacks
List the BPD symptoms (must have 3 out of 7)
Distractibility
Irresponsibility
Grandiosity
Flight of ideas
Agitation
Sleep deprivation
Talkativeness
“DIG FAST”
Distractibility
Irresponsibility
Grandiosity
Flight of ideas
Agitation
Sleep deprivation
Talkativeness
“DIG FAST”
Are all symptoms of what condition?
BPD
MOA:
Describe the MOA of Vortioxetine
Inhibits 5-HT reuptake & blocking 5-HT receptors
MOA:
Describe the MOA of Vilazodone
A partial agonist against 5-HT reuptake by stimulating 5-HT receptors
(Increases SEROTONIN)
Rx Depression
MOA:
Describe the MOA of Trazodone & Nefazodone
Decreases 5-HT reuptake & block 5-HT2A postsynaptic disorders (bad receptors!)
Rx. Depression & Sedation
MOA:
Describe the MOA of Mirtazapine
An Alpha-2 antagonist that increases Norepi & 5-HT neuronal transmission & blocks Histamine reuptake
Acts as a Sedative
MOA:
Describe the MOA of Bupropion
A weak Norepi & Dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Rx. Smoking cessation
List 3 non-selective MAOIs
Isocarboxazid
Phenelzine
Trancycloprine
Rx. Depression
List a selective MAOI
Selegiline
Rx Dopamine
MOA:
What is the primary MOA of TCA’s
They block SERT (5-HT transporters), NET (Norepi transporters), Histamine, & Muscarinic receptors
- Decreases serotonin & norepi reuptake
TCA:
What TCA would you use for treating insomnia?
Doxepin
TCA:
What TCA would you use for treating migraines, depression, & neuropathic pain?
Nortriptyline & Amitriptyline
MOA:
Describe the general MOA of SNRI’s & what are they used to treat?
They block reuptake of 5-HT & Norepi (Blocking SERT & NET), it increases overall- synaptic Norepi & Serotonin
Rx. Fibromyalgia