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Ch. 16 Drug Cards - Emotional, Mood, and Behavioral Disorders Flashcards

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sertraline (Zoloft) Therapeutic Class:

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Antidepressant

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sertraline (Zoloft) Pharmacologic Class

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

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sertraline (Zoloft) is used for what?

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treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic.

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sertraline (Zoloft) MOA

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inhibit the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.

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How would you administer sertraline as an oral liquid?

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mix with water, ginger ale, lemon/lime soda, lemonade, or orange juice.

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When administering sertraline (Zoloft), when should the nurse take extreme precautions?

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in patients with:
cardiac disease
hepatic impairment
seizure disorders
suicidal ideation
mania
hypomania.

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sertraline (Zoloft) interactions with MAOIs

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may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome, extreme hypertension, and serotonin syndrome

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confusion, anxiety, restlessness, hypertension, tremors, sweating, hyperpyrexia, or ataxia.

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S&S of serotonin syndrome

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Patient education for sertraline (Zoloft) & MAOIs

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Do not take concurrently w/ a MAOI or within 5 weeks of discontinuing MAOI meds

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imipramine (Tofranil) Therapeutic Class:

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Antidepressant; treatment of nocturnal enuresis in children

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imipramine (Tofranil) Pharmacologic class

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Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)

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Side effect of TCAs

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paradoxical diaphoresis

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When a patient is prescribed imipramine (Tofranil), diaphoresis may not be a reliable indicator of what?

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other disease states such as hypoglycemia.

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imipramine (Tofranil) causes what?

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anticholinergic effects

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imipramine (Tofranil) MOA

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blocks the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

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16
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Unlabeled uses of imipramine (Tofranil)

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intractable pain
anxiety disorders
withdrawal syndromes from alcohol and cocaine

17
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Patient education for imipramine (Tofranil)

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Therapeutic effectiveness may not occur for 2 or more weeks.

18
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Photosensitivity

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Side effect of imipramine (Tofranil)

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imipramine (Tofranil) contraindications

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Should not be used in cases of:
acute recovery after MI
defects in bundle-branch conduction
narrow-angle glaucoma
severe renal or hepatic impairment.

Patients should not use this drug within 14 days of discontinuing MAOIs.

20
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imipramine (Tofranil) drug interactions

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many
CNS depressants - sedation
cimetidine (Tagamet) - increased serum levels and possible toxicity
clonidine - reverse antihypertensive effects and potentiate CNS depression
Oral contraceptives - increase or decrease imipramine levels
Disulfiram - delirium and tachycardia

21
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altered blood glucose tests.
Elevation of serum bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase is likely.

A

imipramine (Tofranil) lab tests

22
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phenelzine (Nardil) Therapeutic classification

A

antidepressants

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phenelzine (Nardil) Pharmacologic classification

24
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Washout periods of 2 to 3 weeks are required before introducing other drugs.

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phenelzine (Nardil) Administration alerts

25
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Abrupt discontinuation of phenelzine (Nardil) may cause what?

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rebound hypertension.

26
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Patient education for the patient taking phenelzine (Nardil)

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Drug effects may persist for 2 to 3 weeks after therapy is discontinued.

27
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Severe hypertension may occur when ingesting foods containing tyramine.

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phenelzine (Nardil) adverse effects

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phenelzine (Nardil) contraindications

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Patients with:
cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease
hepatic or renal impairment

29
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phenelzine (Nardil) drug interactions

A

interacts with MANY drugs

30
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methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) Therapeutic Classification:

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Attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug

31
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methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) Pharmacologic Classification

A

CNS stimulant

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methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) Controlled Substance Schedule

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Schedule II drug

33
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methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) actions

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heightened alertness with focus and attention

34
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Activation is partially achieved by the release of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and dopamine. Impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and disruptive behavior are usually reduced within a few weeks.

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methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) MOA

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methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) adverse effects in a non-ADHD patient

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nervousness and insomnia

36
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methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) Black Box Warning

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Scheule II drug with high abuse potential

37
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methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) drug interactions

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Interacts with many drugs

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