Atypical antidepressant - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

antidepressant drugs Correct Answer-drugs used to treat depression; also increasingly prescribed for anxiety. Different types work by altering the availability of various neurotransmitters Depression drugs Correct Answer-affect serotonin and norepinephrine Tricyclics Correct Answer-class of antidepressant drugs that increase the availability of neurotransmitters in the brain by interfering with the reuptake of these chemicals by transmitting neurons tricyclics antidepressants (TCAs) Cor...

Exam 1: NURS 660/ NURS660 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Review | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- Maryville Q: What is the black box warning of Clozapine Answer: Agranulocytosis Q: What is the most common side effect of clozapine Answer: sedation Q: What labs need to be done before starting clients on antipsychotic medications? Answer: fasting lipid panel, fasting glucose, weight, bp Q: When ...

Acute anxiety First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety anxiety disorders treatment -non-activating an...

2 main indications for talk therapy - mood disorders marital counseling 2 tx of body dysmorphic disorder - 1. SSRI or other antidepressant (fluoxetine best) 2. psychotherapy 3 meds in alcohol withdrawal - benzo, thiamine, and magnesium a pt is bipolar and has kidney damage. drug of choice?? - lamictal over lithium acute stress d/o treatment adjustment disorder? - psychotherapy psychoterapy acute stress disorder or adjustment disorder - similar to PTSD but shorter sx - an emotional or ...

Tutorial:Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 Module:The Neurological System (Part 1) Case Study Questions #1: 1. Which of the following assessments of this client is most important immediately following the administration of intravenous diazepam? A. ECG B. Seizure Activity C. Blood Pressure D. Respiratory Rate 2. The healthcare professional is about to administer a loading dose of phenytoin IV. Which of the following is essential for the health care professional to do before administering pheny...

Pharmacology Exam 2 Study Guide Exam Questions And Answers What is the brand name of phenobarbital? - ANS Luminol Sodium What is the brand name of flumazenil? - ANS Romazicon What is the primary barbiturate? - ANS Phenobarbital (luminol sodium) What is the benzodiazepine antagonist? - ANS flumazenil (romazicon) What are the two benzodiazepine drugs? - ANS diazepam (valium) lorazepam (ativan) What is the brand name of diazepam? - ANS valium What is...

PA Psychiatry EOR Latest Update with Verified Solutions *SIGECAPS* of Depression *S*leep disturbances *I*nterests are ↓ *G*uilt *E*nergy is ↓ *C*oncentration is ↓ *A*ppetite is ↓ *P*sychomotor Agitation *S*uicidal thoughts Major depressive disorder Depressed Mood or Anhedonia Dx: 5 or more of the SIGECAPS Sxs for *> 2 wks* effecting normal function Tx: *SSRI* or *SNRI* > TCA/MAOi > ECT S/Es of SSRIs *Sexual Dysfunction* Wt gain Anxiety Nausea *SHIVE...

Exam 1: NSG552/ NSG 552 (New 2023/2024) Psychopharmacology Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct QUESTION Name the mood stabilizers that require therapeutic serum levels. Answer: Lithium Divalproex sodium Carbamazepine Nortriptyline ALL OTHERS DO NOT QUESTION Name the 5 types of antidepressants. Answer: i) SSRIs -> Selective Serotonin Reup- take Inhibitors ii) SNRIs -> Serotonin & Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors iii) TCAs -> Tr...

First line agents for most anxiety disorders? - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Examples of SSRI's include: - Fluoxtine/Prozac, Citalopram/Celexa, Escitalopram/Lexapro, Fluvocamine/Luvox, Sertraline/Zoloft, Paroxetine/Paxil SSRIs I first line agents for which anxiety disorders - Most generalized anxiety disorder Social anxiety disorder Panic disorder Venlafaxine (Effexor) - SNRI antidepressant Non-SSRIs that are useful for panic disorder GAD SAD TCAs (tricyclic antidepr...

EOR Psych Meds Latest Update Graded A+ List SSRIs Fluoxetine Sertraline Paroxetine Fluvoxamine Citalopram Escitalopram List SNRIs Venlafaxine Duloxetine List MAOIs Phenelzine Selegiline List TCAs Amitriptyline Nortriptyline Clomipramine List Atypicals Mirtazapine Bupropion Trazodone First line treatment for major depressive disorder? SSRIs Which SSRI has the worst QT prolongation? Citalopram 2 main ADRs for SSRIs Sexual dysfunction and GI Which ...