Notes in Pharmacology I::Week 12 - Psychiatric Meds Part 2

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Published 03/28/2025 what factors can lead to substance use disorder?
Published 03/28/2025 describe the pathophysiology to substance use disorder?
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of alcohol use disorder (AUD)? (what causes impaired motor coordination and CNS depressant)
Published 03/28/2025 s/s of alcohol withdrawal 
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of delirium tremens
Published 03/28/2025 symptoms of delirium tremens
Published 03/28/2025 seizure pathophysiology d/t AUD
Published 03/28/2025 what is a hallmark sign of delirium tremens?
Published 03/28/2025 what are complications to AUD
Published 03/28/2025 what causes Wernicke's encephalopathy?
Published 03/28/2025 symptoms of Wernicke's encephalopathy? (triad)
Published 03/28/2025 what causes Korsakoff's? symptoms?
Published 03/28/2025 first line treatment for alcohol withdrawal
Published 03/28/2025 second line treatment for alcohol withdrawal
Published 03/28/2025 supportive care for alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Published 03/28/2025 what vitamin deficiency does AUD cause and why?
Published 03/28/2025 what must you always give with thiamine and when do you give it? 
Published 03/28/2025 what happens if you do not give glucose AFTER thiamine or glucose at all?
Published 03/28/2025 what BZDs are FDA approved for alcohol withdrawal?
Published 03/28/2025 Many BZD for alcohol withdrawal are used {{c1::off-label }}
Published 03/28/2025 what typically is used to dose alcohol withdrawal?
Published 03/28/2025 what is the average duration of alcohol withdrawal therapy?
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of Acamprosate 
Published 03/28/2025 what is acamprosate used to treat in AUD?
Published 03/28/2025 when is Acamprosate C/I?
Published 03/28/2025 ADR of Acamprosate
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of Naltrexone 
Published 03/28/2025 what does naltrexone treat in AUD?
Published 03/28/2025 when is naltrexone C/I?
Published 03/28/2025 ADR of naltrexone 
Published 03/28/2025 what is unique about using disulfiram in AUD?
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of disulfiram
Published 03/28/2025 what are the results of disulfiram ETOH reaction?
Published 03/28/2025 when is disulfiram C/I?
Published 03/28/2025 warnings of disulfiram
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of topiramate 
Published 03/28/2025 ADR of topiramate 
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of gabapentin and what symptoms does it help to relieve in AUD?
Published 03/28/2025 what is used to treat opioid withdrawal treatment?
Published 03/28/2025 what medications are used for opioid replacement therapy (ORT)?
Published 03/28/2025 what are supportive care options for opioid withdrawal?
Published 03/28/2025 what is used to treat opioid use disorder? (pharmacologic)
Published 03/28/2025 what is an evidence based treatment for opioid use disorder?
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of methadone 
Published 03/28/2025 ADR of methadone
Published 03/28/2025 who is able to prescribe ORT?
Published 03/28/2025 what does buprenorphine help to reduce in opioid use disorder?
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of buprenorphine 
Published 03/28/2025 why is buprenorphine safer than methadone?
Published 03/28/2025 what medication for opioid use disorder used to have an X number requirement?
Published 03/28/2025 what must be required for initiating naltrexone for opioid use disorder?
Published 03/28/2025 pathophysiology of ADHD
Published 03/28/2025 what is the firstline treatment for ADHD (ages 4-5)?
Published 03/28/2025 what is the second line treatment for ADHD in children?
Published 03/28/2025 what age can ADHD medications be initiated in children?
Published 03/28/2025 what natural products can be used for ADHD?
Published 03/28/2025 what is first line treatment for ADHD in adults?
Published 03/28/2025 what stimulants are first line treatment for ADHD?
Published 03/28/2025 what are second line treatment for ADHD in adults?
Published 03/28/2025 what are add-on medications (or can be used alone) for ADHD?
Published 03/28/2025 what medications are used to help sleep at night when ADHD patients take stimulants?
Published 03/28/2025 what class of medications are all stimulants?
Published 03/28/2025 BBW for ALL stimulants 
Published 03/28/2025 C/I for ALL stimulants
Published 03/28/2025 the high risk of stimulant abuse and misuse can lead to {{c1::drug diversion}}, which is why medications should be {{c1::locked up}}
Published 03/28/2025 what are physical side effects that stimulants can cause?
Published 03/28/2025 Other side effects that stimulants can cause include new onset of {{c1::psychosis}} or {{c1::mani}} or an exacerbation of preexisting {{c1::psychosis}…
Published 03/28/2025 what risk does stimulants increase?
Published 03/28/2025 what are the different brands of methylphenidate?
Published 03/28/2025 what brands of methylphenidate come in IR tablet form?
Published 03/28/2025 what brands of methylphenidate come in ER tab w/ OROS form?
Published 03/28/2025 what brands of methylphenidate come in ER cap formulation?
Published 03/28/2025 what brands of methylphenidate come in ER suspension formulation?
Published 03/28/2025 what brands of methylphenidate come in patch formulation?
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of stimulants
Published 03/28/2025 warning of Daytrana 
Published 03/28/2025 ADR of methylphenidate
Published 03/28/2025 what should be monitored when prescribing methylphenidate?
Published 03/28/2025 what medication is an active isomer of methylphenidate?
Published 03/28/2025 what should you not take with stimulants as this can decrease absorption?
Published 03/28/2025 what stimulant is a low abuse potential?
Published 03/28/2025 list the medications that are categorized as stimulants
Published 03/28/2025 what drugs are non-stimulant for ADHD?
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of Atomoxetine (Strattera) and Viloxazine (Qelbree)
Published 03/28/2025 BBW of strattera
Published 03/28/2025 C/I of Strattera
Published 03/28/2025 C/I of Viloxazine
Published 03/28/2025 warning of non-stimulant
Published 03/28/2025 ADR of non-stimulants
Published 03/28/2025 what should be monitored when prescribing non-stimulant?
Published 03/28/2025 what is a prodrug of dextroamphetamine?
Published 03/28/2025 warnings of Clonidine ER (Kapvay)
Published 03/28/2025 warning of Guanfacine
Published 03/28/2025 MOA of Clonidine ER (Kapvay) and Guanfacine ER (Intuiv)
Published 03/28/2025 ADR of Clonidine ER (Kapvay) and Guanfacine ER (Intuiv)
Published 03/28/2025 what should be monitored when prescribing Clonidine ER (Kapvay) and Guanfacine ER (Intuiv)
Published 03/28/2025 what non-stimulant is a strong CYP1A2 inhibitor?
Published 03/28/2025 what non-stimulant is a CYP2D6 substrate and what should you adjust?
Published 03/28/2025 what non-stimulants can have an additive sedation when taken concurrently with CNS depressants?
Published 03/28/2025 what should you do if you prescribe Guanfacine?
Published 03/26/2025 Describe the 3 types of anxiety disorder.
Published 03/26/2025 What is the 1st line, 2nd line, and alternative treatments for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Published 03/26/2025 List the 1st line SSRIs and SNRIs to tx GAD
Published 03/26/2025 When prescribing an SSRI or SNRI for GAD, what are some things you need to consider (clinical pearls)? (3)
Published 03/26/2025 When prescribing Buspirone as a 2nd line tx for GAD what are some things to consider (clinical pearls)? (3)
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Published 03/26/2025 When prescribing TCAs for GAD, what are some things to consider (clinical pearls)?
Published 03/26/2025 When prescribing hydroxyzine for GAD, what are some things to consider (clinical pearls)? (3)
Published 03/26/2025 When prescribing pre-gabalin or gabapentin for GAD, what are some things to consider (clinical pearls)? (3)
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Published 03/26/2025 Anxiety due to stage fright can be treated with what? What is the MOA?
Published 03/26/2025 T/F - Propanolol is FDA approved to tx anxiety disorder
Published 03/26/2025 ADRs of propanolol?
Published 03/26/2025 When should benzodiaezpenes be considered for anxiety tx?
Published 03/26/2025 What are some risks/considerations if giving a pt benzodiazepenes to tx anxiety?
Published 03/26/2025 What are the most common BZDs that can be used to tx anxiety short-term?
Published 03/26/2025 What is the MOA of BZDs?
Published 03/26/2025 BBW for BZDs
Published 03/26/2025 BZDs are C/I in pts with:
Published 03/26/2025 BZDs Warnings & ADRs
Published 03/26/2025 Respiratory depression due to BZD use can be reversed with the medication, {{c1::flumazeril}}
Published 03/26/2025 BZDs have additive effects with {{c1::CNS depressants}} such as: alcohol, anticonvulsants, antihistamines, antispychotics, opioids, mirtazapine, skele…
Published 03/26/2025 Valproate (anti-convulsant) can increase the serum concentration of {{c1::lorazepam }}
Published 03/26/2025 Diazepam, clonazepam, and chlordiazepoxide should be used cautiously with {{c1::CYP3A4 inhibitors}}
Published 03/26/2025 {{c1::Alprazolam}} is C/I with strong {{c1::CYP3A4 inhibitors}} and use caution with moderate inhibitors. 
Published 03/26/2025 OCD consists of {{c1::obsessions and/or compulsions}} that causes marked distress and are time consuming as well as anxiety inducing. 
Published 03/27/2025 What is the 1st line tx for OCD?
Published 03/27/2025 What is the 2nd line tx for OCD?
Published 03/27/2025 What is the 3rd line tx for OCD?
Published 03/28/2025 In order for an SSRI to be deemed "treatment failure" it needs to have been used for at least {{c1::12 weeks }}
Published 03/28/2025 Which SSRIs are FDA approved to treat OCD?
Published 03/28/2025 What is PTSD?
Published 03/28/2025 PTSD is often associated with {{c1::depression}} or {{c1::substance use disorder}}
Published 03/28/2025 What is the pathophysiology of PTSD?
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Published 03/28/2025 What SSRIs are FDA approved to tx PTSD? (2)
Published 03/28/2025 {{c1::Prazosin}} can also be used to tx PTSD alongside SSRIs. It is effective in treating {{c1::nightmares, insomnia}}, and other sleep-related disord…
Published 03/28/2025 Prazosin MOA and ADRs?
Published 03/28/2025 What is insomnia?
Published 03/28/2025 Describe the 3 types of insomnia.
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Published 03/28/2025 Insomnia tx goals? (5)
Published 03/28/2025 What is the 1st line tx for insomnia?
Published 03/28/2025 What is meant by good sleep hygiene? (5)
Published 03/28/2025 What natural products do pts typically take to tx their insomnia? 
Published 03/28/2025 Melatonin can help to regulate {{c1::circadian rhythm}} and is best used for {{c1::jet lag}} or for {{c1::shift work. }}
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Published 03/28/2025 When it comes to treating insomnia, {{c1::non-BZDs are preferred over BZDs}} due to dec risk of {{c1::physical dependence}} and fewer {{c1::daytime co…
Published 03/28/2025 When tx individuals with insomnia, you should utilize the {{c1::lowest effective dose}} and the {{c1::shortest duration}} possible for ALL medications…
Published 03/28/2025 The American Academy of Sleep Medicine {{c1::does not}} recommend long-term use of {{c1::diphenhydramine}}, {{c1::melatonin}}, {{c1::trazodone}}, and …
Published 03/28/2025 Name the drug classes that can be used to tx insomnia 
Published 03/28/2025 Which sedating antidepressants can be used to tx insomnia? (2)Describe any associated clinical considerations with this tx option (2)
Published 03/28/2025 Name the 5 BZDs that are FDA approved to tx sleep disorders.
Published 03/28/2025 What are things to consider if you Rx a BZD to tx insomnia? (5)
Published 03/28/2025 What TCA is FDA approved for insomnia tx? What is the MOA?
Published 03/28/2025 Doxepin BBW and C/I?
Published 03/28/2025 Doxepin Warning & ADRs?
Published 03/28/2025 Name the 2 melatonin receptor antagonsists that can be used to tx insomnia. What is the MOA?
Published 03/28/2025 Warning and ADRs for rameleton and tasimelteon?
Published 03/28/2025 Name the 3 orexin receptor antagonsists to tx insomnia. What is the MOA?
Published 03/28/2025 C/I for daridorexant, lemborexannt, and suvorexant?
Published 03/28/2025 Warning and ADRs for orexin receptor antagonists?
Published 03/28/2025 Name the hypnotics that can be used to tx insomnia
Published 03/28/2025 MOA for hypnotics?
Published 03/28/2025 BBW and C/I for hypnotics?
Published 03/28/2025 Warning and ADRs for hypnotics?
Published 03/28/2025 What is narcolpesy?
Published 03/28/2025 What is hypocretin (orexin)?
Published 03/28/2025 Type 1 narcolepsy
Published 03/28/2025 What is cataplexy?
Published 03/28/2025 Type 2 narcolepsy
Published 03/28/2025 T/F - there is a cure for narcolpesy
Published 03/28/2025 Non-pharmacological tx for narcolpesy
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