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Psychiatry- Dr. Mersfelder
Schiz/depression/bipolar/sedative/anxiety
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Undergraduate 2
02/12/2007

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What are 3 positive symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Definition
Hallucinations, delusions, paranoia
Term
What are 2 negative symptoms of Schizphrenia?
Definition
Lack of motivation, poor self-care
Term
Name 3 cognitive symptoms of Schizophrenia.
Definition
Disordered thinking, low attention, memory difficulties
Term
What is your low potency DOC for conventional antipsychotics?
Definition
Chlorpromazine
Term
What is your med. potency DOC for conventional antipsychotics?
Definition
Perphenazine
Term
What is your high potency DOC for conventional antipsychotics?
Definition
Haloperidol
Term
What is akathisia?
Definition
Constant movement of muscles
Term
What is tardive dyskinesia?
Definition
Constant tongue movement
Term
What drug(s) would you use to treat the EPS (extra pyramidal) effects of acute dystonia?
Definition
Anticholinergics
Term
What drug(s) would you use to treat the EPS (extra pyramidal) effects of parkinsonism?
Definition
Anticholinergics and Amantadine
Term
What drug(s) would you use to treat the EPS (extra pyramidal) effects of akathisia?
Definition
Beta-blockers, anticholinergics, benzodiasepines
Term
What drug(s) would you use to treat effects of Neuroleptic Malgnant syndrome?
Definition
Dantrolenen, Bromocriptine
Term
Anticholinergic, orthostatic hypotension, and sedation all occur with low, med., or high potency meds?
Definition
Low
Term
Sexual dysfunction occurs with low or high potency meds?
Definition
Low
Term
What type of meds would you give someone with a EPS toxicity?
Definition
Parkinson's meds
Term
What is the tx for hypotension?
Definition
Give fluids and alpha-adrenergic agonists
Term
What is the DOC for atypical antipsychotics?
Definition
Clozapine
Term
Are conventional or atypical antipsychotics good for positive and negative schizophrenic symptoms?
Definition
Atypical antipsychotics
Term
What is the Atypical antipsychotic adverse effect where your WBC decreases?
Definition
Agranulocytosis
Term
What is the DOC for depression? And why?
Definition
SSRI's/ Fewer adverse effects
Term
What are 3 drugs used to treat the adverse effects of TCA's?
Definition
1. Propranlol
2. Lidocaine
3. Phenytoin
Term
What is a good, cheap drug used for depression and neuropathic pain?
Definition
TCA's
Term
Which drug used to treat depression has an adverse effect of cardiotoxicity?
Definition
TCA's
Term
Name 3 of the 6 adverse effects of TCA's?
Definition
1. Orthostatic hypotension
2. Sedation
3. Anticholinergic
4. Cardiotoxicity
5. Seizures
6. Hyponatremia
Term
Name 3 of the 6 adverse effects of SSRI's?
Definition
1. GI bleeding
2. Sexual dysfunction
3. Serotonin syndrome
4. Withdrawal syndrome
5. Hyponatremia
6. Weight gain
Term
What is one example of a Serotonin and Norepinephrine inhibitor?
Definition
Venlafaxine
Term
What are your 4 typical antidepressants?
Definition
TCA's, SSRI's, Serotonin and Norepinephrine inhibitors, and MAOI's
Term
What is a good atypical antidepressant if patient has sexual dysfunction or needs smoking cessation?
Definition
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Term
What is one important adverse effect of Wellbutrin?
Definition
Seizures
Term
Which atypical antidepressant is good for elderly that need to gain weight?
Definition
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Term
Which atypical antidepressant has an adverse effect of sedation?
Definition
Trazadone (Desyrel)
Term
What is the most rapid treatment for depression but has an adverse effect of memory loss?
Definition
ECT
Term
What are the 2 drugs used in ECT?
Definition
Thiopental and Succinylcholine
Term
What are the 4 Bipolar types?
Definition
1. Pure manic
2. Hypomanic
3. Major Depressive
4. Mixed
Term
What is Bipolar I a combination of? and What is Bipolar II a combination of?
Definition
Bipolar I- Manic and depression
Bipolar II- Hypomanic and depression
Term
What is the DOC for acute manic episodes?
Definition
Lithium
Term
What are 3 toxic adverse effects of Lithium?
Definition
1. Muscle irritability
2. Ataxia
3. Coma
4.(death)
Term
What are 4 normal adverse effects of Lithium?
Definition
1. GI problems
2. Confusion
3. Thirst
4. Tremors
Term
How do you treat the toxic adverse effects of Lithium?
Definition
Dialysis
Term
What is the DOC for all manic episodes other than acute?
Definition
Valproic acid
Term
What is the DOC for rapid cyclers?
Definition
Valproic acid
Term
What drug has adverse effects of thrombocytopenia, pancreatitis, and liver failure?
Definition
Valproic acid
Term
Antipsychotic meds are used in combination with what other drug?
Definition
Mood stabilizers
Term
Give one example of an atypical antipsychotic?
Definition
Olanzapine
Term
What is the DOC for sedative-hypnotics?
Definition
Benzodiazepine
Term
What drug do you use to treat the toxic symptoms of Benzodiazepine?
Definition
Flumazenil (caution with seizures)
Term
Which sedative hypnotic has a toxic adverse effect of cardiovascular hypotension and a normal adverse effect of anterograde amnesia?
Definition
Benzodiazepine
Term
What is the main difference between Benzos and Benzo-like drugs?
Definition
Benzo-like drugs used for sleep (example-Ambien)
Term
Which sedative hypnotic is a melatonin agonist and is used long term?
Definition
Ramelteon
Term
Which sedative hypnotic is used in anesthesia, sleep, and seizures?
Definition
Barbiturates
Term
Which sedative-hypnotic has adverse effects of respiratory depression, coma, and hypotension?
Definition
Barbiturates
Term
What is your DOC used for immediate reduction of generalized anxiety?
Definition
Benzodiazepine
Term
Which generalized anxiety med has no abuse potential but does has adverse effects of dizziness, nausea, and excitement?
Definition
Buspirone
Term
What are two antidepressants used for generalized anxiety?
Definition
SSRI's and Venlafaxine
Term
What are two drugs used for panic disorders?
Definition
SSRI's and Benzos
Term
What is the DOC for obsessive compulsive disorders?
Definition
SSRI's
Term
What are 3 drugs used to treat social phobias?
Definition
1. SSRI's
2. Benzos
3. Propranolol
Term
What is your DOC when treating PTSD?
Definition
SSRI's
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