552 PsychPharm Exam 1 Second Set
What does antidepressant withdrawal look like
FINISH
Flu-like symptoms
Insomnia
Nausea
Imbalance
Sensory disturbance ( tremors, electrical shocks)
Hyperarousal
How should withdrawal ADs and which meds are least likely to have withdrawal
gradually taper meds; onset w/in 5 days of tx cessation;
Paroxetine( Paxil) & venlafaxine ( Effexor) need 4 week taper
Fluoxetine (Prozac) and vortioxetine least likely to have w/d S&S
What is considered TX resistant depression
Inadequate response to 2+ ADs
Each depression relapse puts patient at risk for what?
increase in symptom severity
decrease in tx response
heightens risk of tx resistance
what neurostimulation therapy can treat depression
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation ( rTMS)
What is 1st line tx for severe melancholic; tx duration & SE
ECT; 4-6 sessions over 2-3 wks; HA, muscle soreness, Nausea and loss of memory recall
Pt has bipolar what is used to tx mania
Lithium, valproic acid (Depakote)& SGA
Pt has acute bipolar mania w/ sever symptoms(agitation); what is tx?
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