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NR 660 Exam 2 Study Guide Latest Updated 2024. Know how to switch patients from one class of antidepressants to another STANDARD APPROACH Generally switching from one antidepressant to another is a 1-2 week cross taper. Goal is to prevent withdrawal symptoms, exacerbation of psychiatric illness or drug-drug interaction. At times one drug may be stopped abruptly and the next started the following day at equivalent dose if pharmacodynamic properties are similar—typically within the same dru...

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NR 660 Exam 2 Study Guide 2023. Citalopram (Celexa) Side effects Sexual dysfx (dose dependent), decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, insomnia, sedation, agitation, tremors, sweating, bruising, bleeding, hyponatremia (rare, mostly in elderly), SIADH Adverse effects RARE seizures, mania induction, activation of suicidal ideation Drug interactions Tramadol (seizures), Increase TCA, Serotonin syndrome when added with MAOIs (Don’t start MAOIs until 5-7 days after ...

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NR 508 Final Exam study guide Cardiovascular management: 1. Know Initial treatment choices for HTN AceI- sartans Arbs- ipine, verapamil & diltazem Thiazide- iaside, chlorthalidone, imdapamide, metolazone calcium channel blocker 2. Know first line treatment options for HTN for African Americans without renal impairment. Calcium channel blockers Thiazide 3. First line option for HTN for anyone with chronic kidney disease Ace inhibitors ARB’s Diuretics: 4. Types, Uses, Side eff...