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Exam 2: NUR253 / NUR 253 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: Pharmacological Interventions for Anxiety Answer: Antidepressants •SSRI's considered first line which block reuptake of serotonin levels in the brain •Examples Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro, Luvox, and Zoloft Anti-anxiety drugs •Benozodiazepines are most common b/c of quick onset •Use for short periods b/c of dependence •Monit...

Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets...

GABAs role in anxiety is? correct answer: Inhibitory GABA-A, GABA-B, GABA-C Benzodiazepines bind to gamma subunit. Anxiety Disorder Symptoms: correct answer: Anxiety Worry Panic attacks Phobic avoidance Compulsions Muscle tension irritability Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms: correct answer: Depressed mood Interest/pleasure Suicidality Appetite/weight Guilt Anxiety and major depressive disorder shared symptoms: correct answer: Sleep concentration Fatigue Arousal F...

Final Exam: NR546/ NR 546 Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Final Exam Review | Complete Guide Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024!! |Chamberlain QUESTION Paroxetine warning Answer: this antidepressant has the highest risk of discontinuation syndrome d/t serotonin transporter inhibition and anticholinergic rebound. If treatment course has lasted 8 weeks, discontinue over 1-2 weeks. QUESTION serotonin syndrome Ans...

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) correct answers 1st line for anxiety disorders. Can treat clients with depression. 1-3 weeks to take effect. Selective Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSNRIs) correct answers Also considered 1st line for anxiety disorders. Benzodiazepines Antianxiety Agents correct answers Short-term treatment of anxiety Dependence and tolerance can develop. Quick onset. CNS depressant No alcohol while taking Used until other medicati...

Final Exam: NR546/ NR 546 (Latest Update 2024/ 2025) Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: SSRI MOA inhibit 5HT reuptake first line of treatment for depression Q: SSRI s/e Answer: 7 S's of SSRIs 1.Stomach l dysfunction onin syndrome difficulties dal thoughts s (weight) Q: serotonin s/e Answer: head, red, fed head = decreased anxiety, impul...

NURS 676 FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 (100% Correct)A contraindication to the use of combined contraceptives is: CORRECT ANSWER: A history of a clotting disorder • Question 2 Which of the following would the nurse include in a teaching plan about the signs and symptoms of thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism that should be reported by a patient taking estrogen? CORRECT ANSWER: Headaches and chest pain • Question 3 A patient with chronic heart failure has b...

SSRIs correct answer: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Seriously Prepare Cities for the Flu Vaccine correct answer: -Sertaline (Zoloft) --Paroxetine (Paxil) -Citolpram(Celexa) -Escitalopram (Lexapro) -Fluoxetine HCl (Prozac) --Fluvoxamine (Luvox) -(Viibryd)Citol SSRI mechanism of action correct answer: Blocks the reuptake of serotonin (only serotonin) thus increasing it's effects All inhibit the serotonin transporter SERT SSRI side effects correct answer: Gastrointes...

NR 546 FINAL STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION Prefrontal Cortex Symptoms of MDD - CORRECT ANSWERS Concentration Mental Fatigue Mood PFC & Amygdala Symptoms of MDD - CORRECT ANSWERS Guilt Suicidality Worthlessness Striatum Symptoms of MDD - CORRECT ANSWERS Physical fatigue Nucleus Accumbens Symptoms of MDD - CORRECT ANSWERS Pleasure interests Hypothalamus Symptoms of MDD - COR...

PTCB Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Drugs and their Functions| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct Q: Augmentin Amoxicillin + clavulanate Antibiotic- penicillin Q: Tenormin Answer: Atenolol Beta blocker-b1 Q: Lasix Answer: Furosemide Diuretic Q: Lopressor Answer: Metoprolol Beta receptor blocker- b1 Q: Zoloft Answer: Sertraline S.s.r.i Q: Ambien Answer: Zolpidem Sleep aid Q: Percocet Answ...

First line tmt for a previously healthy person who develops CAP? Azirthomycin If you see SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and St. John's wort together? Serotonin syndrome Hype rsensitivity with Phenytoin? 3-8 weeks after treatment can occur (overly sensitive to this medication and have adverse reactions) This would look like a characteristic rash, fever, leukocytosis Carbamazepine can auto-metabolize? YES. This can auto-metabolize so you will end up with lower levels If a patient h...