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1
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which benzos are metabolized by only glucuronidation (and are therefore not dependent on liver functioning)?

A

LOT

lorazepam
oxazepam
temazepam

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if with aripiprazole, get akathisia side effect, what should you do?

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lower dose and see if improves

if symp of akathisia still continue in absence of other EPS, then start beta blocker (propranolol)

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benztropine used to treat what EPS

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EPS such as dystonia or parkinsonism

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diphenhydramine useful in what EPS

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acute dystonias but not akathisia

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5
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tx of bipolar depression

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recommend lithium, lamotrigine, quetiapine first line

valproic acid-second line

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what long term side effect of high dose thioridazine?

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retinal pigmentation

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before initiating lithium, what would be minimum lab info that should be obtained

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serum creatinine, BUN, electrolytes, thyroid studies

to check baseline kidney fxn b/c kidney handles it like sodium

thyroid studies required because lithium inhibits synthesis of thyroid hormone and its release from thyroid

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when on lithium, can ibuprofen be prescribed?

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NSAIDs can cause increase in lithium levels

aspirin and sulindac however don’t affect lithium levels are are safe for use w lithium

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lithium toxicity signs

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at levels around 1.2, experience tremor, nausea, diarrhea, ataxia

this is followed by seizures at 1.5-2, then acute renal failure at level over 2, then coma and death at levels above 2.5

dehydration can lead to lithium toxicity (think viral illness)

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what condition is exacerbated by stimulants/methylphenidate

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tics assoc with Tourette disorder

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what meds do you give for Tourette disorder

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haloperidol

clonidine for mild Tourette’s

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12
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what percent pts achieve remission from depression after tx with SSRI

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30

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venlafaxine should not be given in pt w hx of

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HTN

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14
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anticholinergic toxicity with antipsychotics usu presents with

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delirium

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15
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most effec meds for quickly reducing symptoms of GAD

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benzos

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16
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buspirone requires how long for significant improvement of symptoms

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several weeks

17
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one of the most serious potential risks of SSRI exposure during preg is

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perisstent pulm HTN of newborn

18
Q

anorexia nervosa-pharm tx?

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none, unless comorbid psychiatric dis like depression or OCD

19
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tx of bulimia nervosa

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SSRI and topiramate

20
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neuroleptics are

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typical antipsychotics

21
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mirtazapine MOA

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central alpha 2 adrenergic antagonist, antag of 5HT2 and 5HT3 receptors and H1 receptors

22
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cardiovascular effects of TCAs

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quinidine-like effect slowing cardiac conduction

23
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why is haloperidol given most frequently for agitation in delirium?

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most potent of the typical antipsychotics, therefore requiring lower doses with fewer anticholinergic or orthostatic side effects

24
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risperidone is available

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not in IM or IV form, so can’t be given for delirium

25
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trazodone should be used cautiously in what pts

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those at risk for falls b/c blocks alpha 1 adrenergic receptors so can cause orthostatic hypotension

26
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why should second gen antipsy be used sparingly in geriatric population?

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black box warning aout risk of sudden death in elderly pts with dementia related psychosis

27
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heroin detox-use what med

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buprenoprhine

28
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which antipsychotic causes galactorrhea moreso than others?

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risperidone

29
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which bipolar med has warning of increased risk of pancreatitis

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valproic acid

30
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most dangerous side effect of lamotrigine

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SJS (so begin low and slowly increase)

31
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bupropion can worsen anxiety: true or false

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true

32
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venlafaxine can increase BP: true or false

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true

33
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topiramate side effect

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renal stones
weight loss
cognitive slowing

34
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obstructive jaundice occurs w

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chlorpromazine

35
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orthostatic hypotension is esp troublseome w what two meds

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chlorpromazine, clozapine

36
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DT in alc withdrawal usu occurs within what time frame post withdrawal?

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3 days

37
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nausea, weakness, confusion

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symptoms of hyponatremia, relatively common side effect of ocarbazepine

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