QMHP EXAM - BASIC PSYCHIATRIC
MEDS
SNRIs---ans-✔✔Serotonin-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors
SSRIs---ans-✔✔Selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors
NDRIs---ans-✔✔Norepinephrine-dopamine-reuptake-inhibitors
True-or-false:-SSRIs,-NDRIs,-and-SNRIs-are-considered-new-types-of-medications.---ans-
✔✔True.-These-medications-are-commonly-prescribed-because-they-improve-symptoms-
related-to-a-broad-group-of-depressive-and-anxiety-disorders-and-are-associated-with-
fewer-side-effects
These-are-still-prescribed-but-are-often-associated-with-more-side-effects.---ans-
✔✔Tricyclics-and-monoamine-oxidase-inhibitors-(MAOIs)-AKA-'older'-antidepressants.-
Still-may-be-best-fit-for-some-individuals.
How-long-to-antidepressants-take-to-work?---ans-✔✔4-8-weeks
Which-symptoms-of-antidepressants-sometimes-improve-before-mood-lifts?---ans-
✔✔Problems-with:-sleep,-appetite,-energy,-or-concentration.
What-are-some-of-the-side-effects-of-SSRIs-and-other-antidepressants?-(Bonus:-
additional-information-about-side-effects)---ans-✔✔Upset-stomach,-headache,-sexual-
dysfunction.-Bonus:-side-effects-are-generally-mild-and-tend-to-improve-over-time.
What-can-be-done-for-individuals-who-are-sensitive-to-the-side-effects-of-antidepressant-
medications?---ans-✔✔Start-with-a-low-dose,-increasing-the-daily-dose-very-slowly-and/or-
adjusting-when-they-take-the-medication-(ex:-at-night-with-food).
What-is-a-newer-FDA-approved-medication-for-treatment-resistant-depression?---ans-
✔✔Esketamine
MEDS
SNRIs---ans-✔✔Serotonin-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors
SSRIs---ans-✔✔Selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors
NDRIs---ans-✔✔Norepinephrine-dopamine-reuptake-inhibitors
True-or-false:-SSRIs,-NDRIs,-and-SNRIs-are-considered-new-types-of-medications.---ans-
✔✔True.-These-medications-are-commonly-prescribed-because-they-improve-symptoms-
related-to-a-broad-group-of-depressive-and-anxiety-disorders-and-are-associated-with-
fewer-side-effects
These-are-still-prescribed-but-are-often-associated-with-more-side-effects.---ans-
✔✔Tricyclics-and-monoamine-oxidase-inhibitors-(MAOIs)-AKA-'older'-antidepressants.-
Still-may-be-best-fit-for-some-individuals.
How-long-to-antidepressants-take-to-work?---ans-✔✔4-8-weeks
Which-symptoms-of-antidepressants-sometimes-improve-before-mood-lifts?---ans-
✔✔Problems-with:-sleep,-appetite,-energy,-or-concentration.
What-are-some-of-the-side-effects-of-SSRIs-and-other-antidepressants?-(Bonus:-
additional-information-about-side-effects)---ans-✔✔Upset-stomach,-headache,-sexual-
dysfunction.-Bonus:-side-effects-are-generally-mild-and-tend-to-improve-over-time.
What-can-be-done-for-individuals-who-are-sensitive-to-the-side-effects-of-antidepressant-
medications?---ans-✔✔Start-with-a-low-dose,-increasing-the-daily-dose-very-slowly-and/or-
adjusting-when-they-take-the-medication-(ex:-at-night-with-food).
What-is-a-newer-FDA-approved-medication-for-treatment-resistant-depression?---ans-
✔✔Esketamine
