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1
Q

What class of meds is considered first line with treatment of mood disorders, how long should they be continued to determine efficacy?

A

SSRIs, 4-6 weeks

2
Q

Common side effects with lithium?

A
weight gain
tremor
nausea
polydipsia / polyuria
drowsiness
hypothyroidism
arrhythmias
seizures
3
Q

What personality disorder is characterized by a lifelong pattern of voluntary social withdrawal, and is often perceived as eccentric and reclusive?

A

Schizoid personality disorder

4
Q

What class of meds is used to control hostility and brief psychotic episodes in patients with borderline personality disorder?

A

antipsychotics

5
Q

Most common mental disorder in US?

A

phobias

6
Q

A common lab finding in patients with eating disoders?

A

hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis

7
Q

Most commonly abused drugs?

A

alcohol
nicotine
caffeine

8
Q

When would you expect withdrawal symptoms to present in a patient who abuses alcohol?

A

6-18hrs after last drink

9
Q

What med is used in the reversal of any opioid?

A

naloxone