Suicide Flashcards
0
Q
Treatment for suicide (only 2 Durgs)
A
Lithium
Clozapine
1
Q
Age of highest suicide rate? Race?
A
45-64. Then 85+
Whites; then Native Americans
2
Q
Li indicates for?
Normal target range
A
Mania/depression
0.6-1.2
3
Q
Mood stabilizers?
A
Carbamazepine
Depakote
Lamotrigene
Li
4
Q
severe side effect of Lamotrigine?
Valproic acid?
Li?
Carbamazepine?
A
Steven’s Johnson Syndrome
Pancreatitis
Thyroid dysfunction; DI
Aplastic anemia
5
Q
Treatment for DI?
A
Amiloride
6
Q
Clozapine black box warnings?
A
#myocarditis #cardiovascular collapse #seizure #agranulocytosis #death in demented patients
7
Q
ECT indications?
A
#Psychosis #mania/Depression
8
Q
ECT side effects?
Absolute contraindication?
A
#Headache #Confusion #Anterograde amnesia
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