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NURS 660 Psychopharm - Stahl Chapter 7: Antidepressants Questions With Complete Solutions

Pharmacology-Antidepressants Questions and Answers Already Passed **How long might it take for the therapeutic effects of antidepressants to become apparent?** *SSRIs (serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors) *Tricyclic antidepressants *Both types *Neither type Answer: Both types **Which characteristic correctly describes buspirone?** *It does not cause significant sedation. *It effectively treats depression. *It is cross-tolerant with benzodiazepines. *It has a rapid onset of a...

Antidepressants Questions and Answers Already Passed **What categories do antidepressants fall into?** Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), and Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI). **How long before antidepressants start working effectively?** Typically, they start working in 2-3 weeks, with full effects often seen in 6-8 weeks. **What is the action mechanism of TCAs?** TCAs inhibit the re...

NR 546 Week 5 Antidepressant and Mood Stabilizer Medication Table latest update 2024 GRADED A+ Antidepressant Medications

Exam 1: NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharmacology Exam Review| Verified Questions and Answers| Grade A| Latest Update 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen Q: If the half-life of a particular medication is 10 hours and we take a 25mg tablet at noon, how much of the substance will remain in our system at 10 PM? Answer: 12.5mg Q: True or False: If a drug's half-life is 24hr or greater, do not dose it more frequently than once per day. Answer: True Q: "What the drug does to the body" is what p...

Indication, starting dose, target symptoms, and affected neurotransmitters Half-life (T1/2) CYP450 enzyme Notes/Notable side effects/Precautions SSRIs Citalopram (Celexa) Indication  Depression  PMDD  OCD  Panic d/o  GAD  PTSD  Social anxiety d/o Neurotransmitter  Serotonin Target symptoms  Depressed mood  Anxiety  Panic attacks, avoidant behavior, reexperiencing, hyperarousal  Sleep disturbance, insomnia and hypersomnia Half-life ...

Antidepressant Practice Questions and Answers Already Passed **A patient tells the nurse, "My life lacks joy now. I used to enjoy holidays, but now they're just another day." How does the nurse document this report?** a. Apathy b. Anhedonia c. Euphoria d. Fatigue b. Anhedonia **A patient with major depression started taking a tricyclic antidepressant a week ago and complains of dizziness, especially upon standing. What action should the nurse take?** a. Limit activities to s...

ANTIDEPRESSANTS PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!

LCAS EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE What is the definition of insight? - ANSWER A sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved MAT refers to - ANSWER the use of medications such as suboxone in the treatment of addiction Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-patient basis. This pro...