Psychiatric Drug Introduction Psychiatric medications can be broken down into the following categories Antidepressants Antipsychotics Bipolar Medications Anxiolytics Overview Buproprion mechanism ↑ NE and dopamine via unknown mechanism other uses smoking cessation toxicity stimulant effects (tachycardia, insomnia) headache seizure in bulimic patients no sexual side effects Mirtazapine mechanism α2 receptor antagonist ↑ release of NE and serotonin 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptor antagonist other uses depression + anorexia nervosa due to weight gain side effect toxicity sedation, ↑ appetite, weight gain, dry mouth Amoxapine mechanism antagonism of dopamine receptor toxicity EPS, seizures, cardiotoxicity Maprotiline mechanism blocks NE reuptake toxicity sedation, orthostatic hypotension, seizures, cardiotoxicity Trazodone mechanism primarily inhibits serotonin reuptake other uses causes sedation therefore used for insomnia high doses are needed for antidepressant effects toxicity sedation, nausea, priapism in adolescent boys, orthostatic hypotension
QUESTIONS 1 of 2 1 2 Previous Next Sorry, this question is for PEAK Premium Subscribers only Upgrade to PEAK (M1.PY.15.75) A 23-year-old Caucasian male presents to the emergency department with a persistent penile erection for the last 6 hours. He recently began outpatient treatment for depression with associated insomnia. He traveled to Mexico 5 months ago. His medical history is otherwise unremarkable.Which of the following is the most likely precipitating factor for priapism in this patient? QID: 106857 Type & Select Correct Answer 1 Depression treatment with bupropion 8% (12/151) 2 Depression treatment with venlafaxine 9% (13/151) 3 Depression treatment with trazodone 78% (118/151) 4 Sickle cell disease 3% (4/151) 5 Infection acquired in Mexico 1% (1/151) M 3 Question Complexity C Question Importance Select Answer to see Preferred Response SUBMIT RESPONSE 3 Review Tested Concept Review Full Topic
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