First line for ocd ssris - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

most common mental illness in the United States - Anxiety disorders -Anxiety impacts approximately 18% of the adult population and 25% of children ages 13-17 each year Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - characterized by persistent, uncontrollable thoughts or actions that occur over an hour or more per day -one of the top 20 illness-related disabilities worldwide first line medication treatment: Generalized anxiety disorder - -SSRIs -SNRIs -Buspirone -Drug Therapy at least 12 mont...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

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...

NR546 Midterm Exam Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-ordered to take the prescribed medications and the standing order for chemical restraints is approved. The PMHNP and other staff are not liable if the patient has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects. How does reviewing the genetic makeup of a client help guide the PMHNP in selec...

NRNP 6670 Final Exam Practice Questions Latest 2023/2024 (Verified). Collette is a 23-year-old female who presented for emergency care with her mother because her behavior has become increasingly erratic and caused her to lose her job. Her mother reports that she had never done anything like this in the past, but about 3 months ago, her boyfriend of 3 years broke up with her, and Collette began to express unrealistic beliefs that her boyfriend wanted to drive her crazy and hurt her. A gentle...

Exam 2: NSG552 / NSG 552 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Psychopharmacology Exam Review | Complete Guide with Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Wilkes Q: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Answer: Obsessions and compulsions that are time consuming, distressing, and impairing. Q: What is the best treatment for OCD? Answer: Meds + CBT Q: What first-line meds are used for OCD? Answer: SSRI Q: Which SSRIs are needed for OCD? Answer: High doses of Zoloft, Prozac, and Luvox Q: What is the best second-line treat...

Final Exam Guide: NUR100 / NUR 100 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: Antidepressant Drugs Answer: Indicated for major depressive disorders Other indications: Dysthymia (chronic low-grade depression) As adjunct for schizophrenia Eating disorders Personality disorders Various medical conditions Migraine headaches Chronic pain/sleep disorders Premenstrual syndrome Hot flash...

What are causes of delirium? - MI WATCH DEATH: Metabolic Imbalances Infections Withdrawal Abuse of substances Trauma CNS pathology Hypoxia Deficiencies in vitamins Endocrine Acute MI/vascular Toxins/meds Heavy Metals (Mercury, canned tuna) What is the difference between histrionic personality disorder and borderline? - Borderline = feelings of emptiness, moodiness, and splitting. Elevated plasma levels of Clozapine are most associated with what SE? - Seizures Transient stress related disso...

Initial study for osteomyelitis How is treatment monitored? - ANSWER ☑☑x-ray, but MRI if it is equivocal (more sensitive, so will rule IN the dx) Follow ESR and CRP(prognostic) (WBC is usually normal!!) Pacer required for these blocks - ANSWER ☑☑Mobitz type II (3:1 pattern of P to QRS, regular R to R) 3rd degree block (P's and QRSs are "divorced) First line for OCD - ANSWER ☑☑SSRIs acute dystonia (timing after drug initiation) - ANSWER ☑☑starts hrs to days aft...

Serotonin regulates - Answer-Mood, emotion, feeding, and reproductive behavior This class of antidepressants binds to presynaptic SERT and inhibits them from reuptake of serotonin to increase levels in the synaptic cleft to bind with postsysnaptic 5HT2 receptors - Answer-SSRIs First line therapy for MDD due to milder side effect profiles - Answer-SSRIs Six Common SSRIs - Answer-citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline, paroxetine Onset of therapeutic benefit from...