What do SSRIs inhibit?
Serotonin reuptake (reabsorption)
What do SNRIs inhibit?
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
while also increasing dopamine
What is the mnemonic for remembering
SSRI side effects?
The 7 S's: Stomach upset, Sexual
dysfunction, Serotonin syndrome, Sleep
difficulties, Suicidal thoughts, Stress, Size
increase (weight gain)
,What is a common side effect of SSRIs
related to gastrointestinal issues?
Nausea and GI motility changes
What should be monitored when
prescribing Citalopram (Celexa)?
Electrocardiogram due to QT prolongation
risk
What is Mirtazapine commonly used for?
To increase appetite
What is the main use of Duloxetine?
To dull pain in conditions like fibromyalgia
and diabetic neuropathy
, What is the primary use of Lithium in bipolar
disorder?
For euphoric mania, rapid cycling, or as
maintenance therapy
What are the DSM-5 criteria for Major
Depressive Disorder?
At least one episode lasting two weeks with
five or more specific symptoms
What is the difference between mood
congruent and mood incongruent psychotic
features?
Mood congruent features align with the
mood episode, while mood incongruent
features do not
Serotonin reuptake (reabsorption)
What do SNRIs inhibit?
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
while also increasing dopamine
What is the mnemonic for remembering
SSRI side effects?
The 7 S's: Stomach upset, Sexual
dysfunction, Serotonin syndrome, Sleep
difficulties, Suicidal thoughts, Stress, Size
increase (weight gain)
,What is a common side effect of SSRIs
related to gastrointestinal issues?
Nausea and GI motility changes
What should be monitored when
prescribing Citalopram (Celexa)?
Electrocardiogram due to QT prolongation
risk
What is Mirtazapine commonly used for?
To increase appetite
What is the main use of Duloxetine?
To dull pain in conditions like fibromyalgia
and diabetic neuropathy
, What is the primary use of Lithium in bipolar
disorder?
For euphoric mania, rapid cycling, or as
maintenance therapy
What are the DSM-5 criteria for Major
Depressive Disorder?
At least one episode lasting two weeks with
five or more specific symptoms
What is the difference between mood
congruent and mood incongruent psychotic
features?
Mood congruent features align with the
mood episode, while mood incongruent
features do not
