Class-ic Matching
Effexor
What is an SNRI
Autonomic hyperactivity, mental status changes, neuromuscular abnormalities
What is the symptom triad of serotonin syndrome
Electrolytes that should be corrected to minimize risk of arrhythmias
Potassium and Magnesium
The most rapid way to decrease lithium levels
What is hemodialysis
The maximum dose of bupropion to minimize seizure risk
What is 450 mg/day
What is a first generation antipsychotic
A type of ventricular tachycardia associated with QTc prolongation
What is torsades de pointes
The medication class for seizure management
What are benzodiazepines
A serotonin antagonist available as an oral agent only
What is Cyproheptadine
The gender with a disproportionately higher risk of death by suicide
Who are males
Lurasidone
What is a second-generation antipsychotic
A potentially life-threatening effect of ingesting large amounts of benzodiazepines and alcohol
What is respiratory depression
An alkalizing agent used in TCA toxicity to minimize arrhythmia potential
A competitive antagonist at the benzodiazepine receptor that may induce seizures
What is flumazenil
What is linezolid
Doxepin
What is a tricyclic antidepressant
A unique type of rigidity involving complete stiffness that favors an NMS diagnosis
What is lead pipe rigidity?
An antiemetic that should be avoided in serotonin syndrome due to it's mechanism of action as a 5HT3 receptor antagonist
A dopamine agonist dosed 2.5 mg q8 hours in febrile NMS patients
What is bromocriptine
The gender with a higher frequency of suicide deaths by poisoning
Who are females
Parnate
What is an MAO-I
A serious complication of both serotonin syndrome and NMS that may lead to permanent kidney damage
What is rhabdomyolysis?
An example of an anticholinergic agent that may be used for acute dystonia management
What is Benadryl?
An agent used in cases of hepatotoxicity and hyperammonemia associated with valproic acid use
What is carnitine?
A narrow therapeutic index drug with a unique indication for reducing suicidality
What is lithium