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1
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SSRI plus partial antagonist of 5-HT1A receptor:

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Viibryd

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2
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Examples of SNRIs:

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Effexor (venlafaxine)
Cymbalta (duloxetine)
Savella (milnacipran)

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3
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What SNRI is also used for hot flashes, menopause in women who cannot take hormones?

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Effexor(venlafaxine)

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4
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Example of tricyclics:

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Elavil (amitriptyline)

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5
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Example if MAOI:

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Nardil (phenelzine)

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6
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Examples of serotonin receptors antagonists:

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Remeron (mirtazapine)

Oleptro (trazadone)

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7
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Wellbutrin is an:

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Aminoketone

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8
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Abilify (aripiprazole) is an:

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Atypical antipsychotic that can be used for refractory depression or bipolar depression.

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9
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SSRIs MOA:

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Potently and selectively inhibit serotonin uptake on presynaptic neuron which increases concentration of 5HT in synapse by inhibiting reuptake.

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10
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SSRIs are indicated for:

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Frequently 1st choice for depression
Used with anxiety
Very useful in OCD

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11
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Examples of SSRIs:

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Zoloft (sertraline)
Paxil (paroxetine)
Celexa (citalopram)
Lexapro (escitalopram)
Luvox (fluvoxamine)
Prozac (fluoxetine)-oldest with longest half-life
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12
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What SSRI do you not need to taper off?

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Prozac due to long half-life

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13
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SSRI with shortest half-life?

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Luvox (fluvoxamine)

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14
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How long for SSRI to reach full therapeutic strength?

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2 weeks

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15
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Side effects of SSRIs:

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Nausea, loose stools
Sexual dysfunction
Weight gain
Black box: suicidal ideation

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16
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Symptoms of serotonin syndrome:

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Rigidity
Hyperthermia
Autonomic instability
Tremors
Confusion
Delirium
Coma
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17
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Causes of serotonin syndrome:

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Interaction of SSRI with cardiac meds
Dosage too high
Interaction with MAOIs
Interaction with St. John’s Wart

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18
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SSRI withdrawal syndrome symptoms:

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Flu-like
Lightheadedness 
Uneasiness or restlessness 
Sleepiness or sensory disturbances
Headaches
19
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Short acting benzodiazepines:

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Ativan, Xanax, Serax

20
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Long acting benzodiazepines:

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Klonopin

Librium

21
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Longest half life of the benzodiazepines:

22
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MOA of benzodiazepines:

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Bind to molecular components of GABA receptors in the CNS’s neuronal membranes. Potential GABA-ergic inhibition at all levels of CNS which decreases the firing rate of critical neurons

23
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Benzodiazepines metabolized in:

24
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Side effects of benzodiazepines:

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Sedation
Respiratory depression
Increased tolerance/physiologic dependence

25
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Benzodiazepine antagonist:

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Romazicon delivered IV

26
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Serotonergic Agonist:

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Buspirone (Buspar)

27
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Buspirone is used in treatment of:

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Anxiety (no effect of GABA system so do not use in benzodiazepine withdrawal)

28
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Side effects of buspirone:

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Dry mouth
Lightheadedness
Headache
Insomnia
Interaction with maois or SSRIs May potentiate serotonin syndrome
29
Q

ADHD diagnostic criteria:

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Consistent through time 
More than one setting 
Existed before 12
Clear impairment of functioning 
No longer disqualified by comorbid diagnosis
30
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First line treatment of adhd:

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Stimulants: adderral(amphetamine/dexamphetamine) or Ritalin (methylphenidate)

31
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Contraindications of stimulants:

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History of schizophrenia or other psychosis

Symptoms of anxiety, tension, and agitation

32
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Side effects of stimulants:

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Decreased appetite 
Delayed onset of sleep 
Rare: 
Growth deceleration
Blood dyscrasias (CBC once/twice a year)
Mood changes
Hallucinations
33
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First line nonstimulant medication for adhd:

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Strattera (atomoxetine)

34
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Strattera is a:

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Noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor- increases norepinephrine

35
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Strattera is not to be used:

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With glaucoma or MAOIs or concurrently with albuterol

36
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Side effects of strattera:

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Suicidal ideation 
Liver damage
Effect not always immediate 
GI upset
Decreased appetite
Mood swings 
BP increase
37
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Clonidine is an:

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Alpha-2 agonist- good mood stabilizer, capable of controlling tics and hyperactivity

38
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Side effects of clonidine:

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Hypotension
Dry mouth
Oversedation
Rebound hypertension is stopped abruptly

39
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Guanfacine is an:

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Alpha-2 agonist that is less sedation than clonidine and the only antihypertensive agent approved for ADHD

40
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What antidepressants are food for patients with somnolence?

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Fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft)

41
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What antidepressant is good for patients with insomnia:

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Paroxetine(Paxil)

42
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Second line therapy in depression:

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TCA- nortriptyline or desipramine

43
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First line therapy for GAD:

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SSRI or SNRI

44
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Second line for GAD:

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Buspirone or imipramine

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