antidepressants (MAOIs) Flashcards
1
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drugs
A
phenelzine, isocarboxazid, tranycypromine, selegiline (Takw Pride In Shanghi)
2
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mechanism of action
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blocks MAOI enzymes in brain (increases norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and tyramine)
3
Q
indications
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severe depression, anxiety, bulimia
4
Q
adverse effects
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CNS effects/overstimulation, hypertensive crisis, SI (in pediatrics),serotonin syndrome
5
Q
contraindications
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preg C, HF, cerebral vascualr disease, multiple drug interactions
6
Q
RN considerations
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monitor BP, assess for SI
7
Q
patient education
A
no deongestants, no food containing tyramine (aged, smoked, ripened, ETOH, choc.), no stimulants
