Substance to avoid when taking MAOIs and why?
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Tyramine and hypertensive crisis-Hardly seen in practice and used for last
resort. Causes very high pressure. Tyramine items such as hotdogs,
processed meat, sausage, pepperoni, chocolate, avocodoes, guac, raisins,
bananas, yeasts, swiss cheese, blue cheese, wine, beer, alcohol, aged
cheese.
Which neurotransmitters are most theorized when decreased lead to depression and
anxiety?
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, Norepinephrine and Serotonin
Beta-blocker used for anxiety, restlessness, and agitation?
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Propranolol or Inderol-5 mg-10 mg used 2-3 times/day as needed for
anxiety. Wonderful for social anxiety, used for anticipatory anxiety situation,
stage presentations. Can be given 20-30 minutes before.
Anxiety about being in places or situation from which escape might be difficult?
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Agoraphobia-May be afraind to leave home. Can have panic with or
without. Panic-1 month of worrying.
First-line treatment for depression and anxiety?
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SSRIs-More tolerable and lower risks of S/E. Headache and N/V are
common for the first 5 days of taking med.
What is a patient likely to exhibit if they suddenly stop taking Venlafaxine (Effexor)?
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Tyramine and hypertensive crisis-Hardly seen in practice and used for last
resort. Causes very high pressure. Tyramine items such as hotdogs,
processed meat, sausage, pepperoni, chocolate, avocodoes, guac, raisins,
bananas, yeasts, swiss cheese, blue cheese, wine, beer, alcohol, aged
cheese.
Which neurotransmitters are most theorized when decreased lead to depression and
anxiety?
Give this one a try later!
, Norepinephrine and Serotonin
Beta-blocker used for anxiety, restlessness, and agitation?
Give this one a try later!
Propranolol or Inderol-5 mg-10 mg used 2-3 times/day as needed for
anxiety. Wonderful for social anxiety, used for anticipatory anxiety situation,
stage presentations. Can be given 20-30 minutes before.
Anxiety about being in places or situation from which escape might be difficult?
Give this one a try later!
Agoraphobia-May be afraind to leave home. Can have panic with or
without. Panic-1 month of worrying.
First-line treatment for depression and anxiety?
Give this one a try later!
SSRIs-More tolerable and lower risks of S/E. Headache and N/V are
common for the first 5 days of taking med.
What is a patient likely to exhibit if they suddenly stop taking Venlafaxine (Effexor)?
