MH701 - Exam 1 - Big Set. 71 pages of questions with Accurate answers. 99% Examinable.
These drugs are most likely to cause this discontinuation syndrome - Ans-1-Paxil 2-Effexor Goal of antidepressant therapy: - Ans-Symptom remission and return to baseline functioning Initial therapy with antidepressants - Ans-severe: combo of meds and therapy mild-mod: options: meds alone therapy alone combo What would you recommend to patients who request a CAM therapies? - Ans--St. John's Wart (SAMe) -light therapy -exercise Factors favoring treatment with an antidepressant: - Ans--Agitation -Problems with sleep and/or appetite -hx of response to antidepressant -patient preference -moderate to severe symptoms. With antidepressant therapy, response can be expected in: - Ans-50-75% of pts Choice of Antidepressant - Ans--response history (if not initial episode) -Comorbidities -Depressive symptoms
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