Antidepressants work by increasing levels of which neurotransmitters in the brain? (Select all that
apply.) - *Norepinephrine
*Dopamine
*Serotonin
The nurse is caring for a new patient who just started taking an antidepressant. Which of the following
indicates a good understanding of this medication? - "This may take 4 to 6 weeks for the medication to
really work."
The nurse is reviewing a patient's medication and notes the recent addition of an antidepressant. Which
of the following medications does the nurse recognize as the most focused approach to treating major
depressive disorder? - Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
Which statement by Rudy, a 27-year-old male recently prescribed bupropion requires further education
from the nurse? - "This medication should be taken when I feel like I want a cigarette."
The nurse is reviewing Wendy's medication and notes she is on Amitriptyline 150 mg daily for her major
depressive disorder. Which of the following side effects could the nurse expect the patient to have?
(Select all that apply.) - *Weight gain
*Lightheadedness when standing suddenly
*Drowsiness
While reviewing Jose's new orders the nurse notes that warfarin has been prescribed. The nurse is
concerned that the warfarin's effectiveness may be impacted by which of his current medications?
(Select all that apply.) - *fluoxetine
*bupropion
*escitalopram
*venlafaxine
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