Psychiatric Emergencies for Clinicians: Emergency Department Diagnosis and Management of Steroid Psychosis

Corbett, Bryan; Nordstrom, Kimberly; Vilke, Gary M.; Wilson, Michael P.

doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2016.05.055

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“…21 The primary treatment for steroid psychosis is discontinuation of steroid therapy, followed by antipsychotic medication. 22 Discontinuation of the root cause for the depression is complicated in this specific case by administration of methylprednisolone suspension. Uptake into the systemic circulation is protracted and can occur over multiple days to weeks, based on slow dissolution of the methylprednisolone crystal suspension in the subacromial space.…”

Section: Case 3 Steroid Psychosismentioning

confidence: 93%

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Core Entrustable Professional Activities in Clinical Pharmacology for Entering Residency: Common Problem Drugs and How to Prescribe Them

Donnenberg

Chaikin

Mandić

et al. 2019

The Journal of Clinical Pharma

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Although the medical profession strives for safe prescribing, most medications are unique challenges even when prescribed by an experienced provider. In this article we discuss the pitfalls associated with drug interactions between commonly used antibiotics and anticoagulants, the complexities associated with the administration of novel reversible anticoagulants, the often-overlooked severe adverse drug reactions from commonly used classes of medications such as corticosteroids, the nuances of managing an acetaminophen overdose, and uncommon yet serious adverse events associated with the use of contraceptive hormone drugs.

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Section: Case 3 Steroid Psychosismentioning

confidence: 93%

“…The primary treatment for steroid psychosis is discontinuation of steroid therapy, followed by antipsychotic medication . Discontinuation of the root cause for the depression is complicated in this specific case by administration of methylprednisolone suspension.…”

Section: Clinical Vignettesmentioning

confidence: 99%