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FNP Pharmacology finals
FNP Pharmacology finals - psych, mental health
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04/22/2009

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What disease states can cause depression?
Definition
Endocrine issues, deficiency in certain vitamins, infections, metabolic disorders, CVD, neurologic disorders.
Term
Drugs from what classes can induce a depressive state?
Definition
Alcohol, antihypertensives, steroids, oral contraceptives
Term
What are some namees of SSRI's?
Definition
Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (Sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), Celexa (citalopram), Lexapro (Escitalopram).
Term
What are some names of some tricyclic antidepressants currently in use?
Definition
Norpramin (desipramine), Pamelor (nortriptyline), Elavil (Amitriptyline), Tofranil (imipramine), Sinequan (doxepin).
Term
What dietary restrictions are important to teach patients who are using monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's)?
Definition
Pts must avoid tyramine containing foods, including fava beans, all tap beer, vermouth, aged cheeses, avocados, sauerkraut, processed meats, soy products, chocolate.
Term
What can tyramine-foods and MAOI's induce (when taken together)?
Definition
Hypertensive crisis.
Term
Do MAOI's cause anticholinergic effects?
Definition
Yes
Term
What drug class is preferred when treating atypical depression?
Definition
MAOI's.
Term
Name some MAOI's.
Definition
Phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate), selegiline (Emsam Transdermal $$$).
Term
What's the basic mechanism of action for tricyclic antidepressants?
Definition
TCA's increase NE and 5-HT within neuronal synapses by blocking their reuptake.
Term
Do tricyclic antidepressants have anticholinergic side effects?
Definition
Yes.
Term
Summarize anticholinergic effects.
Definition
dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, tachycardia, urinary retention, dizziness, memory impairment.
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Are labs routinely monitored in patients using TCA's?
Definition
No, unless inadequate response, relapse, high doses are used, or there's suspected toxicity.
Term
Name some tricyclic antidepressants.
Definition
(tertiary amines) Amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepine (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), trimipramine (Surmontil); (secondary amines) desipramine (Norpramin), nortriptyline (Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil).
Term
What other common condition does imipramine treat?
Definition
Nocturnal enuresis.
Term
Does fluoxetine (Prozac) cause increased agitation or sedation?
Definition
Increased agitation.
Term
What are SSRI's basic mechanism of action?
Definition
Increase 5-HT within neuronal synapses by blocking its reuptake.
Term
Does paroxetine (Paxil) cause increased agitation or sedation?
Definition
It's the most sedating.
Term
Name some SSRI's.
Definition
fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro).
Term
What reuptake inhibition does buproprion induce?
Definition
Norepinephrine and dopamine.
Term
Buproprion lowers the threshold for what condition?
Definition
Siezures.
Term
Duloxeine (Cymbalta) treats psych illnesses, but recently it's also been used to treat what difficult-to-treat condition?
Definition
Fibromyalgia.
Term
Depression relapse occurs within what timeframe after primary symptoms cease?
Definition
Relapse occurs within 6 months following remission.
Term
Does recurrence of a psych condition describe a return of symptoms within 6 months, or years later?
Definition
Recurrence is years later.
Term
How many previous episodes to a current complaint of major depressive disorder indicates pt should receive indefinite antidepressive therapy?
Definition
3 (regardless of age); 2 or more (>50 years); 1 or more (>60 years).
Term
What drug class should first be used in uncomplicated major depression?
Definition
SSRI's.
Term
What's the abuse potential of Buspirone (BuSpar)?
Definition
None. There is not a tolerance to develop either.
Term
What is first line pharmaceutical treatment for panic disorder?
Definition
Antidepressants.
Term
Which has higher abuse potential, a benzodiazepine with a short or a long half-life?
Definition
Short.
Term
What drug class is the first-line agent used to treat social anxiety disorder?
Definition
SSRI's.
Term
What percentage of schizophrenic patients will attempt suicide?
Definition
50%
Term
Name some traditional antipsychotics.
Definition
chloropromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), haloperidol (Haldol), loxapine (Loxitane), molindone (Moban), Mesoridazine (serentil), perphenazine (Trilafon), thioridazine (Mellaril), thiothixene (Navane), trifluoperazine (Stelazine).
Term
Name some atypical antipsychotics.
Definition
Aripiprazole (Abilify), clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), risperidone (Risperdal), ziprasidone (Geodon).
Term
Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with atypical antipsychotic drugs are an an increased risk of what?
Definition
Risk of death (CV and stroke).
Term
What movement disorder can be induced by use of atypical antipsychotics?
Definition
Tardive Dyskinesia
Term
What movement disorder is characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements including grimacing, tongue protrusion, lip smacking, puckering and pursing of the lips and rapid eye blinking?
Definition
Tardive dyskinesia.
Term
Blocking dopamine receptors with antipsychotics can cause what life-threatening circumstance characterized by hyperpyrexia, muscle rigidity, altered mental status and autonomic instability?
Definition
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Term
What is antipsychotic drugs relationship to diabetes?
Definition
Antipsychotics can cause weight gain and impaired glucose metabolism, contributing to the development of DM.
Term
The atypical antipsychotic clozapine (Clozaril) requires WBC and ANC counts with followup labs because of its risk to cause what?
Definition
Agranulocytosis.
Term
Is aripiprazole (Abilify) notorious for weight gain?
Definition
No. It's chance of causing >7% body weight gain is 5%.
Term
Is Abilify able to be used for acute agitation?
Definition
Yes & it can be repeated q2h.
Term
Name an atypical antipsychotic that can be given IM for acute treatment.
Definition
Olanzapine (Zyprexa), ziprasidone (Geodon).
Term
What drug class is paliperidone (Invega)?
Definition
It's an atypical antipsychotic.
Term
What eye condition can quetiapine (Seroquel) cause that necessitates eye exams every 6 months?
Definition
Cataracts.
Term
What major cardiac anomaly that can be seen on an EKG does ziprasidone (Geodon) cause?
Definition
Prolonged QT.
Term
What percentage weight gain would indicate to the practitioner that changing the antipsychotic to a different antipsychotic is appropriate?
Definition
Weight gain of >/= 5%
Term
Which of the following drugs is least likely to cause EPS effects, fluphenazine, thiothixine or olanzapine?
Definition
Olanzapine (Zyprexa).
Term
which agent has the most data in tx-resistant schizophrenia, valproic acid, clozapine, thioridazine?
Definition
Clozapine (Clozaril).
Term
Which agent can be used for long-term tx of EPS related ADRs if haloperidal is restarted, benztropine, propranolol, clonidine, or lorazepam?
Definition
Clonidine.
Term
How effective are benzodiazepines in reducing tardive dyskinesia symptoms?
Definition
They're ineffective.
Term
Which agent can be given in long-acting parenteral form to improve compliance, ziprasidone, olanzapine, risperidone?
Definition
Risperidone (Risperdal).
Term
The patient was started on olanzapine - which tests should be monitored as a result, SCr, FSBS, serum transaminases, lipid profile?
Definition
FSBS and lipid profile.
Term
Iis BuSpar (buspirone) used for depression or anxiety and is it PRN or maintenance?
Definition
BuSpar is used for anxiety and it is not PRN.
Term
What organ can lithium cause the dysfunction of?
Definition
Lithium.
Term
What is the sexual side effect of SSRI use?
Definition
Prolonged ejaculation.
Term
Should fluoxetine (Prozac) or paroxetine (Paxil) be avoided in pts that are anxious?
Definition
Prozac should be avoided in anxious people.
Term
Should fluoxetine (Prozac) or paroxetine (Paxil) be avoided in pts who, symptomatically, cannot get out of bed d/t depression?
Definition
Paxil should be avoided in pts who cannot get out of bed d/t emotional issues.
Term
Will family hx of using certain medications for the tx of mental health issues play a role in the practitioner's decision-making?
Definition
Yes - i.e. if the family's had success with TCA's, then the pt will likely have success with TCA's as well.
Term
What are atypical antipsychotic medication's concerning side effects?
Definition
Weight gain, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia.
Term
Can atypical antipsychotics be used to treat bipolar disorder?
Definition
Yes, but only during the manic phase.
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