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SSRIs inhibit the pre-synaptic reuptake of _____

_____ are an effective treatment for atypical depression, but not first-line due to their risk profile

What is the first line treatment for major depressive disorder? _____

Which atypical antidepressant is useful for treating anorexic or elderly depressed patients? _____

depression

serotonin

A woman status post mastectomy says she feels ugly when she undresses.

What changes in sleep patterns are often seen in depressed patients?

Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is most associated with what season? _____

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Huntington disease presents with chorea that can progress to _____ and dementia; also may have aggression

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Pharmacotherapy for depression Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: SSRIs inhibit the pre-synaptic reuptake of _____

Answer: serotonin (5-HT)

Flashcard 2: _____ are an effective treatment for atypical depression, but not first-line due to their risk profile

Answer: MAO inhibitors

Flashcard 3: What is the first line treatment for major depressive disorder? _____

Answer: CBT + SSRIs

Flashcard 4: Which atypical antidepressant is useful for treating anorexic or elderly depressed patients? _____

Answer: Mirtazapine

Flashcard 5: depression

Answer:

Extra: early morning awakening incompletedecreased: NE, dopamine, serotonin

Flashcard 6: serotonin

Answer: raphe nucleus

Flashcard 7: A woman status post mastectomy says she feels ugly when she undresses.

Answer: Find out why the patient feels that way. Do not offer false reassurance or anything that could be interpreted as flirtation. (e.g. You still look great!)

Flashcard 8: What changes in sleep patterns are often seen in depressed patients?

Answer: 1. less delta-wave sleep 2. more REM sleep 3. more/earlier awakenings (decreased delta-wave sleep (stage N3) decreased REM latency increased REM early in sleep cycle increased total time in REM repeated nighttime awakenings early-morning awakening)

Flashcard 9: Major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern is most associated with what season? _____

Answer: Winter

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Flashcard 10: Huntington disease presents with chorea that can progress to _____ and dementia; also may have aggression

Answer: depression

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Study 10 flashcards on Pharmacotherapy for depression for USMLE Psychiatry. These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Depression. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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