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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) meds (5)

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Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram, Escitalopram

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SSRIs MOA

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Blocks the reuptake of serotonin

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SSRI common side effects (6)

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anxiety, insomnia, sedation, akathisia, sexual dysfunction, increased risk of suicide

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What is serotonin syndrome?

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Serotonin syndrome occurs when you take medications that cause high levels of the chemical serotonin to accumulate in your body.

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How can MILD serotonin syndrome be fixed?

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Milder forms of serotonin syndrome may go away within a day of stopping the medications that cause symptoms and, sometimes, after taking drugs that block serotonin.

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Serotonin syndrome side effects

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agitation, sweating, fever, tachycardia, hypotension, rigidity, hyperreflexia, confusion, coma and death.

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SSRI nursing considerations

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  • Takes 4 weeks for full therapeutic effect. Some improvement in 2-3 weeks.
  • Take w/ food to minimize nausea
  • Sedation, take at bedtime
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Tricyclic antidepressants (2)

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Amitriptyline, and Imipramine

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Tricyclic antidepressants MOA

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Block reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin to some degree

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Tricyclic antidepressant side effects

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  • Weight gain

- Anticholinergic side effect such as, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, vision changes

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Tricyclic antidepressant nursing considerations

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These medications take 4-6 weeks for full effectiveness

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TETRAcyclic antidepressants (1)

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Mirtazapine

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TETRAcyclic antidepressants MOA

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antagonizes alpha-2 adrenergic and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors

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TETRAcyclic antidepressants COMMON side effects

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somnolence (drowsiness/sleepy), xerostomia (dry mouth), increased appetite, and weight gain

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TETRAcyclic antidepressants SERIOUS side effects

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agranulocytosis (low WBC), serotonin syndrome, orthostatic hypotension, seizures, akathisia, torsade de points and Steven-Johnson syndrome

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What is torsade de points? What side effect medication is it associated with?

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TETRAcyclic antidepressants

-polymorphic ventricular tachycardia characterized by a gradual change in amplitude and twisting of the QRS complexes around an isoelectric line on the electrocardiogram.

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What is Steven-Johnson’s syndrome?

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SJS is a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. It’s usually a reaction to medication that starts with flu-like symptoms

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What are the symptoms of SJS?

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Flu-like symptoms, fever, rash, blisters, peeling of skin and rhabdomyolysis (muscle break-down)

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TETRAcyclic antidepressants nursing considerations

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LABS: CBC, liver function tests (LFTs), blood glucose, cholesterol

monitor weight and suicide risk

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TETRAcyclic antidepressants nursing considerations

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LABS: CBC, liver function tests (LFTs), blood glucose, cholesterol

monitor weight and suicide risk

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Serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) drugs (3)

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Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, Atomoxetine

-ine endings

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SNRIs MOA

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Block reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin

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SNRIs SERIOUS side effects

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suicide, serotonin syndrome, HTN, EPS, seizures

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SNRIs COMMON side effects

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insomnia, abnormal dreams, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, anorexia, n/v, and weight loss

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SNRIs monitor labs…

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creatinine at baseline, lipid panel if on long term

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SNRIs monitor for ?

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suicide, BP, monitor height/weight in children

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Atomoxetine (SNRI) is used for?

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ADHD, not a stimulant

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Miscellaneous antidepressants (2)

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Burpoprion and Trazodone

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Miscell. antidepressants are?

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Norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs)

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NDRIs MOA

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inhibits uptake of norepinephrine and dopamine

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NDRIs SERIOUS side effects

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suicide, HI, HTN, arrhythmias, MI, hepatotoxicity, seizures

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NDRIs COMMON side effects

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Xerostomia, diaphoresis, abnormal dreams, insomnia, tinnitus, anorexia, weight loss and anxiety.

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NDRIs monitor for?

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suicide and BP

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NDRIs labs

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creatinine at baseline

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MAOI drugs (2)

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phenelzine, tranylcypromine

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MAOIs MOA

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interfere with metabolism of enzyme

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MAOI side effects

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sedation, insomnia, weight gain, dry mouth, orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction

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MAOI SERIOUS side effect

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HTN crisis due to tyramine ingestion

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Tyramine sources:

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aged cheeses, aged meats/cold cuts , tofu, avocado, tap/microbrew beer, soy sauce, yogurt, sour cream, brewers yeast and MSG

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Mood stabilizer drug (1)

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Lithium MOA

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Normalizes reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and dopamine

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Lithium side effects

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anorexia, nausea, hand tremors, polydipsia/uria, metallic taste in mouth, fatigue, weight gain, acne

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Lithium toxicity

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severe diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscle weakness, lack of coordination, coma/death

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Lithium labs:

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1.5 or HIGHER is lithium toxicity.
safe range: 0.6 - 1.2
monitor everyday for 2-3 days then monthly

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Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers (2)

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Valproic acid and carbamapezine

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Valproic acid and carbamapezine MOA

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unknown, increase levels of GABA. Inhibits kindling process of seizures

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Valproic acid and carbamapezine side effects

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drowsiness, sedation, dry mouth, blurred vision, rashes, orthostatic hypotension, weight gain, alopecia and hand tremors

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Valproic acid and carbamapezine labs:

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liver function at baseline periodically (3-6 months)
requires blood levels
take with meals to decrease nausea

49
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Sensitizing agent for alcohol

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disulfiram

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Disulfiram MOA

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inhibits enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase, needed for ethanol metabolism

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disulfiram COMMON side effects

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rash, drowsiness, impotence, headache, acne, metallic taste

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disulfiram SERIOUS side effects

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hepatoxicity, psychosis, peripheral neuropathy, optic neuritis

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disulfiram labs

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liver functions at baseline

after 10-14 days, CBC, serum chemistries

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disulfiram teaching

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all sources of alcohol in diet, mouthwash, aftershave, cologne, cough preparations, vanilla, and to READ LABELS

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