Pharmacology - Psychiatry

Question 1

Fluoxetine

Accepted Answer

SSRI

Question 2

Paroxetine

Accepted Answer

SSRI

Question 3

Sertraline

Accepted Answer

SSRI

Question 4

Escitalopram

Accepted Answer

SSRI

Question 5

Citalopram

Accepted Answer

SSRI

Question 6

Venlaflaxine

Accepted Answer

SNRI

Question 7

Duloxetine

Accepted Answer

SNRI

Question 8

Levomilnacipran

Accepted Answer

SNRI

Question 9

Milnacipran

Accepted Answer

SNRI

Question 10

Naltrexone

Accepted Answer

Blocks μ-opioid receptor. - Blocks the rewarding and reinforcing effects of alcohol Use: Reduces alcohol craving. - Long-acting depot form (monthyl injections) useful for patients at risk for nonadherence with daily administration.

Question 11

Acamprosate

Accepted Answer

Modulates glutamate neurotransmission at the NMDA receptor. Use: Alcohol abstinence-promoting drug

Question 12

Benzos in patients with liver disease

Accepted Answer

LOT - Lorazepam- Oxazepam- Temazepam These benzodiazepines lack active metabolites and undergo hepatic metabolism via phase II glucuronidation instead of phase I cytochrome P450 reaction.