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C8- Central Nervous System Medications Antidepressants Flashcards

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Depression is a deficit of one or more of the biogenic amines:

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Serotonin (5HT)
Norepinephrine (NE)
Dopamine (DA)

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Diagnosis of depression needs 5 or more symptoms for 2 weeks or more, what are some of the symptoms?

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-depressed mood most of the day
-loss of interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities
-significant weight loss/gain
-insomnia/hypersomnia
-fatigue
-worthlessness or guilt
-inability to thin or concentrate
-recurrent thoughts of death/suicide
-psychomotor agitation or retardation

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Relief of depression may take how long?

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4-6 weeks

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When dosing of inpatients with antidepressants what should the nurse look for

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cheeking
(preventing patient from accumulating multiple dose that might be taken with suicidal intent)

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Prescriptions should be written how for antidepressants?

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written for the smallest number of doses consistent with good patient management.

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Who is most at risk for suicidal thoughts/tendencies while in early treatment?

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children, adolescents and adults under 25

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What is the prototype drug for tricyclic antidepressants?

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Amitryptaline

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Tricyclic antidepressant amitrptaline action

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block neuronal reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin
block acetylcholine and histamine receptors

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therapeutic uses for tricyclic antidepressant amitryptaline

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depression
bipolar disorder
neuropathic pain
fibromyalgia
chronic insomnia
adhd
panic disorder
OCD

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Side effects of tricyclic antidepressant amitryptaline

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sedation
orthostatic hypotension
anticholinergic effects (1-2 weeks)
cardio toxicity
photosensitivity
weight gain
diaphoresis
seizures (lowers seizure threshold)
hypomania
suicide risk

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therapeutic effects of tricyclic antidepressants come into effect after?

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4-6 weeks

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Because TCA block receptors of histamine and acetylcholine, patients may experience side effects similar to

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antihistamines
anticholinergics

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Drug interactions of tricyclic antidepressants?

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MAOIs (hypertensive crisis)
Anticholinergic agents (intensifies anticholinergic effects)
Sympathomimetics
CNS Depressants (alcohol)

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Nursing administration of tricyclic antidepressants, when should you administer?

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bedtime (h.s)

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What should a nurse monitor for in regards to TCA administration?

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suicidal precautions
warn of orthostatic hypotension
monitor cardiac function
monitor depression symptoms

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Amitriptyline onset

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physical 1-2 weeks
psychological 2-4 weeks

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What is the T1/2 of amitriptyline?

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10-26 hours

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18
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Avoid amitriptyline if pregnant due to what pregnancy category?

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D- DO NOT USE

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SSRIs stand for?

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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There are two prototypes for SSRIs, what are they?

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Fluoxetine
Citalopram

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T or F, SSRIs are just as effective as TCAs

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True

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SSRIs do not cause:

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hypotension
sedation
anticholinergic effects
cardiotoxicity
photosensitivity

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SSRI action:

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Inhibits serotonin reuptake
increases serotonin available at the synapse

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SSRI interactions

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MAOIs- hypertensive crisis
Antiplatelet/anticoagulant - increased risk of bleeding

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SSRI side effects include?

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Insomnia
agitation
weight gain
nausea/decreased apetite
sexual dysfunction
headaches (CNS stimulation)
serotonin syndrome

26
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SSRI Pregnancy category

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C

27
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When should a patient take an SSRI?

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in the morning to help insomnia or nervouness

28
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Relief from symptoms occurs around what time when taking SSRIs?

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2-4 Weeks

29
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In regards to food, how should the patient be directed to take an SSRI?

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No regard to food, can take on an empty stomach

30
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SSRI teaching is important, what should you advise the patient to report? What important information should the patient know about stopping the drug?

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Patient should report any adverse effects
patient should not stop taking SSRI without consulting doctor

31
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What is serotonin syndrome?

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a life threatening drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin. Symptoms occur within minutes to hours

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Symptoms/Manifestations of serotonin syndrome?

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Restlessness
hallucinations
loss of coordination
fast heartbeat
rapid changes is BP
increased body temp
nausea/vomitting/diarrhea

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When does serotonin syndrome occur?

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when two drugs that affect the body’s level of serotonin are taken together
(SSRI, NSRI, Migrane medications)

34
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When is serotonin syndrome most likely to occur?

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when you first start or increase the med (2-72 hours onset)

35
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There are drugs of abuse also associated with serotonin syndrome, what are they?

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MDMA
LSD
Sumatriptan

36
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Serotonin/Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are also called what?

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SNRIs

37
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SNRI prototype drug name:

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Venlafaxine

38
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SNRI Action?

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Block reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
minimal effect of other NT or receptors
pharmacologic effects are similar to SSRI

39
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SNRI adverse effects include:

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Nausea
headache
dizziness
insomnia
serotonin syndrom

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Interactions with SNRIs?

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MAOIs
Alcohol- liver damage
Withdrawal- abrupt discontinuation.

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Atypical antidepressant prototype drug name?

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Buproprion

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atypical antidepressant buproprion effects which neurotransmitters?

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Norepinephrine and dopamine

43
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Buproprion uses:

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Nicotine withdrawl
depression

44
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Positives of using buproprion as an antidepressant?

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Appetite suppressant
no sexual side effects
no weight gain

45
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Side effects of buproprion include?

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Tachycardia
CNS stimulation/insomnia
seizures
nausea
dry mouth
constipation

46
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Mono-Amine Oxidase Inhibitors are otherwise referred to as?

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MAOIs

47
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MAOI action

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block the action of monoamine oxidase which normally metabolizes:
-norepinephrine
-dopamine
-epinephrine
-serotonin

48
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MAOI prototype drug name?

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Tranylcypromine

49
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MAOI interacts with which drugs/agents?

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Amphetamines
Antidepressants (TCA & SSRI)
Sympathomimetic (cold meds)
Barbiturates
CNS depressants
** foods with tyramine** (cheese, wine, pickled food)

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Side effects of MAOIs?

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Hypertensive crisis
orthostatic hypotension
sedation
weight gain
pregnancy category C

51
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When should MAOIs be administered?

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bedtime to reduce danger of sedation

52
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Monitor what with patients taking MAOIs

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MAOIs can cause severe and unpredictable adverse effects
monitor liver function and blood tests

53
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What should the nurse include in the teaching of MAOIs to a patient?

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D/c 2 weeks before starting new antidepressant
sit up for one minute before getting out of bed
talk to prescriber about changes with OTC meds or herbals

54
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Tyramine-containing Foods

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Aged cheeses
Aged/fermented meats
Liver
Fava beans
Red wines -Chianti
Smoked or pickled meats

55
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AGinkgo Biloba and St. John’s wort are coplementary and alternative therapy for depression what should be known about these?

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May help mild depression but should not be taken with other antidepresants
discontinue use 1-2 weeks before surgery

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