General Depression
patients must display symptoms of depression for a minimum of how long
2 weeks
in addition to depression, (bupropion) Wellbutrin is also used to treat this problem
smoking dependence
this anti-depressant causes weight loss and fewer sexual dysfunction
Wellbutrin/bupropion
a 18 year old male has just been diagnosed with depression, what is the first line treatment
fluoxetine
what can happen when an SSRI with a short half lift is abruptly stopped
discontinuation syndrome (flu like symptoms, trouble sleeping, anxiety, trouble sleeping, etc)
a non-medication often used to treat depression
st. john's wort
anti-depressants should not be used prior to extensive screening for what other mood disorder in fear of worsening symptoms
bipolar disorder
this medication is associated with more weight gain than other anti-depressants
mirtazapine
A 71 year old female who live in a nursing home has a BMI of 19 and comorbid depression. She is on an SSRI, which medication should we consider adding?
mirtazapine
what is the dose dependent cardiac side effect of venlafaxine
hypertension
the most commonly used class of antidepressants
SSRI
Patients taking MAOI should be counseled on avoiding foods that contain this amino acid
tyramine
this medication is often used as a sleep aid
trazadone
36 year old female with a 5 year history of bulimia and new onset seizures presents with depression, which antidepressant is contraindicated
bupropion
what is the washout period when switching from a MAOI to a SSRI
2 weeks
antidepressants take how many weeks to take effect
4-6 weeks
this class of anti-depressants are used in pregnant and lactating patients
SSRI
MAOI and SSRI's should not be combined for fear of what reaction
serotonin syndrome
A 61 year old male with depression and diabetic neuropathy wants to change his SSRI to a different antidepressant, which class of antidepressants should we consider?
SNRI
which class of antidepressants are effective for treating depression with melancholic or atypical features
MAOI
of SIGECAPS, how many symptoms does a patient have to display in order to be diagnosed with major depression
5 or more
this is the 1st line treatment for depression in children and adolescents
fluoxetine
in 2007, the FDA reported a black box warning about this side effect in patients under 25 years old
suicidality
45 year old male with hx of depression and insomnia was recently started on a new antidepressant 4 weeks ago, which medication did he start?
trazodone
what is the mechanism of action for TCA's and how it affects depression
SNRI
potent antihistamine and anticholinergic