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Study guides for exam 2 Flashcards

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What is the impact of the blood brain barrier and CNS drugs?

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a large percentage of drugs are carried bound o plasma proteins and are unable to cross into the brain

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major adverse effect of SSRI’s

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serotonin syndrome

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3
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most anticholinergic SSRI

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paroxetine

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what is the good levels of lithium in the blood plasma

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0.8–1.4 mEq/L

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Signs of lithium toxicity

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Serious CNS effects ranging from coarse hand tremor and vertigo to seizures and coma – severe toxicity can lead to death

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adverse effects of carbamazepine

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leukopenia
anemia
 teratogenesis
 hyposmolalit
 hepatotoxicity
 CNS effects
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