Depression
Anxiety/Panic Disorders
Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Bipolar Disorders
Grab Bag
100
All antidepressants increase the risk of ___ in children, adolescents, and young adults.
What is suicidal thinking and behavior?
100
These two BZDs have the fastest onset among BZDs. Name both.
What are diazepam and alprazolam?
100
These second generation antipsychotics have the highest risks for increased prolactin levels. Name one.
What are risperidone and paliperidone?
100
This is the dosing range (starting->max) for Lamictal when indicated for bipolar disorder.
What is 25-200 mg once daily?
100
SLEEP: This is the brand name of zolpidem that is indicated for night-time awakening.
What is Intermezzo SL? Don't take unless planning to sleep 4+ more hours.
200
Citalopram and escitalopram have an FDA warning for the increased risk of ____ at doses >40 mg/day and >20 mg/day, respectively.
What is QTc prolongation? Sertraline is the best option for cardiac patients.
200
These are first-line options for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
What are SSRIs, SNRIs, and some TCAs?
200
This rare, severe, highly lethal, adverse reaction to some antipsychotics is characterized by intense muscle contractions, hyperthermia, pulmonary and cardiovascular changes, acute renal injury, and altered mental status.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
200
These antiepileptic drugs are used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, but are pregnancy catergory D. Name two.
What are lithium, valproate, and carbamazepine?
200
AD: This medication is approved for use alone or in combination with donepezil for moderate to severe AD.
What is memantine (Namenda)?
300
This class of antidepressants is known for potent interactions with many other medications, including other antidepressants, so should be given as monotherapy as last-line options for depression.
What are MAO inhibitors?
300
This medication is used to reduce symptoms of stage fright or performance anxiety (tremor, tachycardia).
What is propranolol?
300
This is the dosage form and frequency for haloperidol decanoate.
What is IM x 1 dose, Qmonthly? Increases adherence.
300
This is the first-line treatment option for bipolar depression, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
What is lithium or lamotrigine?
300
PD: This compound in Sinemet is responsible for inhibition of dopa decarboxylase in the periphery.
What is carbidopa? Levodopa is the precursor to dopamine.
400
Bupropion blocks the re-uptake of these two neurotransmitters.
What are NE and DA?
400
These three BZDs are considered less potentially harmful for elderly or with liver impairment since they are metabolized to inactive compounds. Name two.
What are lorazepam, oxazepam, and temazepam? BZDs are on BEERS Criteria.
400
Ziprasidone has the highest risk of ____ among all second generation antipsychotics.
What is QTc prolongation?
400
This is the first-line treatment option for bipolar manic state, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
What is valproate/lithium + antipsychotic?
400
ADHD: This is the starting dose range for methylphenidate (Concerta).
What is 18-36 mg QAM?
500
This is the washout period required if transitioning from a MAO inhibitor to an SNRI.
What is 14 days? 5-14 days for duloxetine or 7 days for other SNRIs if going to MAO inhibitor.
500
This adjunctive or alternative therapy is approved for GAD, is less sedating and has less cognitive effects than BZDs, is started at 7.5 mg PO BID, and is available as Dividose tablets to enable accurate dosing adjustments.
What is buspirone?
500
This is the baseline ANC threshold required for clozapine treatment initiation according to the REMS program (in cells/mm^3).
What is at least 1,500/mm^3?
500
This is the therapeutic range for trough serum level for lithium (in mEq/L).
What is 0.6-1.2 mEq/L?
500
Migraines: These are at least cardiovascular contraindications to triptan use. Name three.
What are cerebrovascular disease (stroke, TIA), uncontrolled HTN, ischemic heart disease, peripheral vascular disease
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