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Antidepressants - Selective reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Citalopram MOA

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SSRIs block the reuptake of serotonin increases neurotransmitters levels in the synaptic cleft and increase stimulation of the postsynaptic receptors

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Antidepressants - What are some ADRs SSRI Citalopram

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Drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, rare serotonin syndrome

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Antidepressants - What are some nursing consideration of SSRI antidepressants Citalopram

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Someone with suicidal ideation may not have the energy to carry out plans due to medication

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Antidepressants - What are some contraindications of SSRI Citalopram

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Not to be used if patient enters manic phase

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Antidepressants - Serotonin/Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) Venlafaxine MOA

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SNRIs affect serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine

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Antidepressants - SNRI (venlafaxine) ADRs

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Headache, dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth, constipation, nausea

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Antidepressants - Nursing considerations SNRI venlafaxine

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Serotonin syndrome, may occur following therapeutic drug use, inadvertent interaction between drugs, overdose of particular drugs or recreational use of certain drugs

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Antidepressant - SNRI venlafaxine therapeutic use

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depression

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Antidepressant - Tricyclic TCA (Amitriptyline) MOA

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TCAs block the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain

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Antidepressant - TCA amitriptyline ADRs

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Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, drowsiness, weight gain

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Antidepressant - TCA amitriptyline contraindications

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Recovery from MI, arrhythmia, manic phases, under 12yrs old, within 14 days of MAOI treatment

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Antidepressant - MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) Phenelzine MOA

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Blocks monoamine oxidase which causes increase in epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin which cause stimulation of the CNS

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Antidepressant - MAOI Phenelzine ADRs

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Postural hypotension, constipation, drowsiness, dry mouth, fatigue, headaches, insomina

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Patient education for antidepressants

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importance of medication compliance
May take 4-6 weeks to take effect
Take medication in the morning
Careful operating vehicles
Do not drink alcohol
Avoid foods high in tyramine

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Mood Stabilisers/antimanic - Lithium Carbonate MOA

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Mimics the effects of sodium, thereby compromising the ability of neutrons to release, activate and respond to neurotransmitters

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Mood Stabilisers - Lithium Carbonate ADRs

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tremor, stomach upset, polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, drowsiness

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Mood stabilisers - Lithium carbonate Nursing considerations

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Toxicity
levels: mild 1.5-2mEq/L, Moderate 2-3mEq/L, severe >3mEq/l
How does it happen - dehydration, hyponatraemia, kidney failure

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Mood stabilisers - Lithium Carbonate contraindications

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Dehydration, low sodium, cardiac insufficiency

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Mood stabilisers - Lithium Carbonate patient education

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take with food, drink plenty of water, will require 3 monthly blood test, alert doctor of signs of lithium toxicity immediately

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Mood stabilisers - Lithium Carbonate therapeutic use

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Bipolar disorder

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Antipsychotics - Typical Chlorpromazine MOA

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Blocks the dopamine receptor (D2) site, inhibiting release of dopamine, helps diminish positive symptoms of schizophrenia

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Antipsychotics - Typical Chlorpromazine ADRs

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Higher risk of EPS, NMS, postural hypotension, photophobia, photosensitivity, weight gain, drowsiness, constipation, hyper salivation

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Antipsychotics - Typical Chlorpromazine Nursing considerations

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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
- occurs within weeks of drug change triggered by blockage of doperminergic receptors in the corpus stratum, resulting in spasticity of skeletal muscles and impair hypothalamic thermoregulation

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Antipsychotics - Typical Chlorpromazine therapeutic use

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Schizophrenia, mania, short term severe anxiety

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Antipsychotics - Typical Chlorpromazine Contraindications
Comatose states, CNS depression, hypothyroidism
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Antipsychotics - Typical Chlorpromazine Patient education
Do not drink alcohol, protect skin from sun light, tabs should not be crushed, med can make you sleepy
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Antipsychotics - Atypical Clozapine MOA
Acts on both serotonin and dopamine in the brain, help diminish positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia
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Antipsychotics - Atypical Clozapine ADRs
Lower risk of TD,EPS, NMS, increase BGL, weight gain, constipation, hyper salivation
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Antipsychotics - Atypical Clozapine Nursing considerations
Agranulocytosis - Low WBC count = body unable to fight infections. Requires careful monitoring weekly blood test
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Antipsychotics - Atypical Clozapine Contraindications
Comatose states, CNS depression, pheochromocytoma, hypothyroidism
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Antipsychotics - Atypical Clozapine
May take a few weeks to take effect, inform of ADRs, protect skin from sunlight, tabs should not be crushed, meds make you sleepy
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Antianxiety / Benzodiazepines - Diazepam MOA
Binds to GABA receptors in the CNS to enhance the effects of the GABA neurotransmitter Slows/calms the activity of the nerves in the brain
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Antianxiety / Benzodiazepines - Diazepam ADRS
Common: ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness Rare: aggression, confusion, headache, hypotension, rashes
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Antianxiety / Benzodiazepines - Diazepam Nursing considerations
Short term treatment - 4 weeks max Benzos are addictive and tolerance develops quickly Monitor withdrawal: vital signs, tremors, vomiting, seizures, insomnia
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Antianxiety / Benzodiazepines - Diazepam Contraindications
resp. depression, marked neuromuscular respiratory weakness, acute pulmonary insufficiency, sleep apnoea syndrome
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Antianxiety / Benzodiazepines - Diazepam Patient education
Not meant for long term use as increase risk for physical and psychological dependence Use of long term therapy leads to tolerance Never stop abruptly Avoid alcohol Avoid driving

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