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What test's are needed when prescribing Lithium? Why?
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Kidney function tests, pregnancy tests, ECG, also monitor levels
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What test's are needed when prescribing Clozapine? Why?
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CBC (check white count for AGRANULOCYTOSIS)
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What test's are needed when prescribing TCAs? Why?
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ECG (arrhythmias)
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What test's are needed when prescribing Carbamazepine? Why?
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CBC (AGRANULOCYTOSIS), LFTs, and drug levels
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What test's are needed when prescribing Valproate? Why?
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Drug levels and LFTs
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Name two teratogenic psych drugs (very common)?
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Lithium and Valproic Acid
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Classic trazadone side effect is ____?
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Priapism (prolonged erection that may lead to impotence)
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People with these disorders can NOT use wellbutrin.
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Eating disorders, Seizure disorders
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What psych drug can cause Diabetes Insipidus?
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Lithium
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What psych drug can cause neural tube defects in pregnancy?
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Valproic Acid
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Treat dystonias with _____?
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Anticholinergic agents
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Akathisias (restlessness) caused by anti-psychotics are best treated with _____ or _____.
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Propranolol or BZDs
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Ziprasidone (Geodone) can cause ____?
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QT interval prolongation
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Rank these BZDs from shortest to longest acting: Diazepam, Lorazepam, Midazolam, Alprazolam, Clonazepam
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1) Midazolam (shortest ~2hrs)
2) Alprazolam 3) Clonazepam 4) Lorazepam 5) Diazepam (longest ~20-70 hrs) |
