NGR 6172 Psych Drugs with
100% correct answers (latest
update)
Which ADHD medication might be a safe choice for a pt with a PMH of
seizures or anxiety? - answer Atomoxetine (Strattera)
What are the major side effects you must monitor in children on ADHD
meds? - answer Cardiac symptoms including arrhythmias and
palpitations. Seizure or tics. Increased thoughts of suicide.
What are the first line meds for depression - answer SSRI, SNRI, NDRI
TCA (in certain conditions)
What are not first line meds for depression - answer MAOI, TCAs, SNRI,
NDRI, SARI
Which antidepressants also help w/ sleep - answer Serotonin 2a
antagonists & serotonin reuptake inhibitors (Trazodone/nefazodone).
alpha2-noradrenergic antagonist blockers/mixed serotonin blockers
(mirtazapine)
Which meds discussed in weeks 9-11 can cause or worsen depression
symptoms - answer Hormones
What drugs or drug combos put pt's at risk for serotonin syndrome? -
answer SSRN or SNRI alone, more likely w/ serotonergic drugs (triptans),
agents that impair serotonin metabolism (MAOI), antipsychotics, or other
dopamine antagonists, SSRI w/ buspirone or trazodone,
100% correct answers (latest
update)
Which ADHD medication might be a safe choice for a pt with a PMH of
seizures or anxiety? - answer Atomoxetine (Strattera)
What are the major side effects you must monitor in children on ADHD
meds? - answer Cardiac symptoms including arrhythmias and
palpitations. Seizure or tics. Increased thoughts of suicide.
What are the first line meds for depression - answer SSRI, SNRI, NDRI
TCA (in certain conditions)
What are not first line meds for depression - answer MAOI, TCAs, SNRI,
NDRI, SARI
Which antidepressants also help w/ sleep - answer Serotonin 2a
antagonists & serotonin reuptake inhibitors (Trazodone/nefazodone).
alpha2-noradrenergic antagonist blockers/mixed serotonin blockers
(mirtazapine)
Which meds discussed in weeks 9-11 can cause or worsen depression
symptoms - answer Hormones
What drugs or drug combos put pt's at risk for serotonin syndrome? -
answer SSRN or SNRI alone, more likely w/ serotonergic drugs (triptans),
agents that impair serotonin metabolism (MAOI), antipsychotics, or other
dopamine antagonists, SSRI w/ buspirone or trazodone,
