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Psychiatric Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing Drugs
Question | Answer |
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Lindsey has been diagnosed with depression. Her health care provider has ordered Zoloft 100mg Q HS. It is believed that SSRIs mode of action is? | Selectively blocking serotonin receptors. |
The front line class of antidepressants used to treat depression is? | SSRIs |
Caution must be taken when antidepressants are prescribed for patients with hepatic disorders because? | Most of the antidepressant drugs are metabolized in the liver. |
Following several courses of SSRIs with little effect, Mary has been started on an MOAI to treat her depression. What foods do you need to tell her to avoid? Give two examples of these. | Foods high in tyramine. like red wine cheese. |
Which of the following OTC drugs should be avoided when a patient is taking an MAOI? (1)Antinflamatory (2)Pain relievers (3)Antacids (4)Cold medications | Cold Medications |
Which of the following has the same chemical make up as Wellbutrin? (1)Zyban (2)Parnate (3)Effexor (4)Celexa | Zyban |
Treatment of GAD with Xanax is contraindicated in which of the comorbid disorders? (1)Glaucoma (2)Breast Cancer (3)Hypertension | Glaucoma |