Anti depressants Flashcards

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what does SSRI stand for

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

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Examples of SSRI?

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FLUOXETINE , SEREALINE , Citalopram , Escitalopram, Paroxetine

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what does SNRI stand for

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Serotonin Norepinephrine Reutake Inhibitors

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Examples SNRI

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Duloxetine , Venalfaxine

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What are examples of Tricyclic antidepressants

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Imipramine , Nortriptylune , Amitriptyline , Doxepine

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What are examples of atypical antidepressants

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Bupropion, Mirtazapine , Nefazodone , Trazodone

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Nursing implications for Fluoxetine ?

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administer in AM in nervous , PM if drowsy , monitor for hyponatremia

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What are nursing implications for Sertraline ?

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encourage cutting off sugar,

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What are MAOIs

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, similar to to Clozapine in that its used as a last resort

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Why isn’t MAOI used usually

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Because of how it can interact with food such as cheese , pickles, wines

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what are examples of MAOIs

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Tranylcypromine , Phenelzine , Isocarboxazid , Selegiline (patch)

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What are the side effects of Medications

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sedation, dizziness, reduced motivation, loss of appetite , insomnia, constipation , increased thirst

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When do those side effects occur ?

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First month or when the dose increased

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