Misc.
BBW of SSRI's
suicidal thoughts
what SSRI has the longest 1/2 life
fluoxetine
which SSRI is most sedating
paroxetine (Paxil)
tx of social anxiety for specific events
PRN benzo or propanolol
in suspicion of factitious dx, what level should be checked after a patient has a "seizure"
prolactin level (only elevated if there was a true seizure)
MOA of TCA's
inhibition of reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
what type of drug is imipramine
Tricyclic antidepressant
risk factors for panic disorder
neuroticism personality trait, FHx, and childhood sexual or physical abuse
which comorbidity is likely to be found in a patient with panic dx
MDD
common PE finding of a patient with MDD
psychomotor agitation which can present as restlessness
1st line tx of MDD with psychotic features
electro-convulsive therapy
tx of serotonin syndrome
benzos followed by cyproheptadine
1st line tx for a patient with severe anxiety surrounding medical imaging
oral benzo
common gender and age of patient to present with GAD
21 y/o Female
children with oppositional defiant dx have a high rate of developing what comorbid condition
ADHD
key PE finding for serotonin syndrome
inducible ankle clonus
when is buproprion used for MDD
in pt's that want to avoid sexual dysfunction, weight gain, or have concamitant tobacco use
recommended tx of specific phobias
CBT with real world exposure
in GAD, how long should you try initial therapy before changing dose or medication
4-6 weeks
1st line tx for patient presenting in acute manic episode
mood stabilizer (valproic acid or lithium) plus an anti-psychotic
what SSRI is known for causing weight gain
paroxetine
what type of drug is citalopram
SSRI (celexa)
1st line tx of social anxiety
CBT or SSRI
1st line tx for acute alcohol withdrawal
benzos
tardive dyskinesia is caused by inhibition of what receptors
dopamine