Nursing Application: Antidepressant Drugs Questions and Answers Graded A+
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Nursing Application: Antidepressant Drugs
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Nursing Application: Antidepressant Drugs
Nursing Application: Antidepressant
Drugs Questions and Answers Graded
A+
**How do antidepressants primarily work in the brain? Select the neurotransmitters affected.**
*Norepinephrine
*Dopamine
*Serotonin
**A new patient has just started taking an antidepressant. Which statement indi...
Nursing Application: Antidepressant Drugs Questions and Answers Graded A+ **How do antidepressants primarily work in the brain? Select the neurotransmitters affected.** ✔✔ *Norepinephrine *Dopamine *Serotonin **A new patient has jus t started taking an antidepressant. Which statement indicates a good understanding of the medication?** ✔✔ "It may take 4 to 6 weeks for the medication to start working." **While reviewing a patient's medication, the nurse notes the addition of an antid epressant. Which medication class is most specifically targeted for treating major depressive disorder?** ✔✔ Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) **Rudy, a 27 -year-old male recently prescribed bupropion, makes a statement that requires further education from the nurse. Which statement is concerning?** ✔✔ "This medication should be taken when I feel like I want a cigarette." **Wendy is prescribed Amitriptyline 150 mg daily for major depressive disorder. What side effects can the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.** ✔✔ *Weight gain *Lightheadedness upon sudden standing *Drowsiness **Jose has been prescribed warfarin. The nurse is concer ned about potential interactions with Jose's antidepressant medications. Which antidepressants may affect warfarin's effectiveness? Select all that apply.** ✔✔ *Fluoxetine *Bupropion *Escitalopram *Venlafaxine **Joanne, taking venlafaxine 225 mg d aily for two years, has recently stopped the medication and is experiencing weight gain and depression. Which statements about her situation are accurate? Select all that apply.**
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