Psychopharmacology — Flashcards

Where are the electrodes placed in ECT?_____

Do patients with atypical depression respond effectively to treatment with MAOIs and SSRIs?_____

_____creased intracranial tension is a relative contraindication for electroconvulsive therapy(ECT).

Clozapine should be discontinued if the neutrophil count drops below _____ cells/L.

In _____, the patient takes additional doses of the drug, without realizing it, which may lead to accidental poisoning

_____ requires a shorter treatment course

_____ combined with ECT has been shown to cause prolonged seizures(lasting more than 180 secs) and increased post ictal delirium in electroconvulsive therapy.

What is the mechanism of action of electroconvulsive therapy?_____

What are the first-line drugs for psychotic depression?_____

_____ is a mood stabilizer with an antisuicidal role.