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diazepam (Valium) and Alprazolam (Xanax): class

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Benzodiazepines

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diazepam (Valium) and Alprazolam (Xanax): EPA

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enhance inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), GABA can reduce excitability of neuronal activity

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diazepam (Valium) and Alprazolam (Xanax): Use

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generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) & Panic disorder

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diazepam (Valium) and Alprazolam (Xanax): ADR

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CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, CNS depression, hypotension, tachycardiac, respiratory depression, tolerance and physical dependence, overdose/toxicity: life-threatening sedation, hypotension, respiratory depression, cardiac arrest

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diazepam (Valium) and Alprazolam (Xanax): contraindications

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teratogenic, glaucoma, respiratory and CNS depression, concurrent use of CNS depressant

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diazepam (Valium) and Alprazolam (Xanax): RN Intervention

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monitor for withdrawal symptoms, monitor for phlebitis, assess falls, regular vital signs, do not stop abruptly, assess CNS and respiratory

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What is the antidote for benzodiazepines (Diazepam and Alprzolam)?

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Flumazenil (Anexate, Romazicon)

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Buspirone (BuSpar): class

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Non-benzodiazepines/ misc. anxiolytic

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Buspirone (BuSpar): EPA

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binds to serotonin & dopamine receptors, agonistic action on dopamine

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Buspirone (BuSpar): administration

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PO, can take 2-4 weeks to take effect, taper

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Buspirone (BuSpar): Use

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short term treatment of generalized anxiety

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Buspirone (BuSpar): ADRs

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paradoxical effects, insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, headache, dizziness, generally well tolerated

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Buspirone (BuSpar): contraindications

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MAOI can lead to HTN, grapefruit juice, ketoconazole, erythromycin may increase blood levels

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Buspirone (BuSpar): RN Interventions

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monitor for paradoxical effects, assess/monitor falls, avoid grapefruit juice

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Amitriptyline (Elavil): class

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tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)

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Amitriptyline (Elavil): EPA

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blocks norepinephrine reuptake pump & serotonin reuptake pump in synaptic space which boosts availability of serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and dopamine

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Amitriptyline (Elavil): administration

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take at bedtime due to sedative effects, takes several weeks for effects

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Amitriptyline (Elavil): use

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major depression, 2nd line drug

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Amitriptyline (Elavil): ADRs

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MANY, Anticholinergic effects; sedation, inc risk for suicide (child/adolescent); abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal (anxiety, headache, muscle pain, nausea); high risk for overdose (life threatening dysrhythmias, confusion, seizure)

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Amitriptyline (Elavil): contraindications

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avoid with MAOIs, avoid with anticholinergics, avoid with CNS depressants, cardiac dysrhythmias, seizure disorders, recent MI, MANY

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Amitriptyline (Elavil): RN Intervention

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at bedtime, monitor vital signs, monitor for increase in depression, suicide precautions, taper drug over 2 weeks, no more than 1 week supply given at a time

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tricyclic antidepressants

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amitriptyline, imapramine, nortriptyline

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Fluoxetine (Prozac): Class

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

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fluoxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine, sertraline

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Fluoxetine (Prozac): EPA

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block reuptake of serotonin -> strengthen transmission of serotonin at serotonergic synapses

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Fluoxetine (Prozac): Use

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depression, anxiety, OCD, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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Fluoxetine (Prozac): ADRs

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  • Insomnia, nervousness, Sexual dysfunction, Weight gain, inc risk for GI bleeding; Hyponatremia (especially in older adults and those taking diuretics), Increased risk for suicidal ideation (especially children, young adults)
  • Serotonin syndrome
    Serotonin syndrome: Hypertensive crisis; hyperpyrexia, agitation -> coma, muscle rigidity, seizure
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Fluoxetine (Prozac): contraindications

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MAOIs, St. Johns wort, ibuprofen, many decrease glucose control in diabetics

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Fluoxetine (Prozac): RN Interventions

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monitor for adverse effects, do not stop abruptly, notify provider if you develop persistent headaches

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Vanlafaxine (Effexor XR): class

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selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

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Vanlafaxine (Effexor XR): EPA

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block neuronal reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine -> increase amount of serotonin/norepinephrine available

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Vanlafaxine (Effexor XR): use

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major depression, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety

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Vanlafaxine (Effexor XR): ARDs

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very similar to SSRI, sexual dysfunction less common, hypertension, many

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Vanlafaxine (Effexor XR): contraindications

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MAOIs, First generation antipsychotics/typicals, ibuprofen

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Vanlafaxine (Effexor XR): RN Interventions

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give in the morning with food, monitor for adverse effects, do not stop abruptly, monitor BP periodically

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Phenelzine (Nardil): class

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI)

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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI)

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phenelzine, isocarboxazid

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Phenelzine (Nardil): EPA

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blocks monoamine oxidase - A and monoamine oxidase - B

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Phenelzine (Nardil): use

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depression that hasn’t responded to other medications, depression in bipolar

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Phenelzine (Nardil): ADRs

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CNS stimulation, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, orthostatic hypotension, hypertensive crisis when eating foods with tyramine

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Phenelzine (Nardil): contraindications

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renal failure, liver disease, cardiac disease, clients over 60, SSRIs, Glaucoma

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Phenelzine (Nardil): RN Interventions

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monitor vitals, list of foods to avoid, report severe anxiety, insomnia, and agitation

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin): class

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atypical antidepressant

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin): EPA

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inhibits dopamine reuptake thereby increase dopamine availability

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin): Use

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depression, seasonal affective disorder, adjunctive to smoking cessation

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin): ADR

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N/V, weight loss, appetite suppression, increase seizure risk, CNS stimulation, increase risk psychosis

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin): contraindications

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history of eating disorder, seizure disorder, MAOI, head trauma, interacts with many medications

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin): RN Interventions

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give with food, in the am, weekly weights, asses for increase depression

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lithium carbonate (Lithobid): class

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mood stabilizer

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lithium carbonate (Lithobid): EPA

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not well understood, changes sodium transport

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lithium carbonate (Lithobid): use

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controls acute mania, bipolar, prophylactically to prevent recurrence of mania or depression

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lithium carbonate (Lithobid): ADR

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GI distress, fatigue, confusion, muscle weakness, memory impairment, polyuria, decrease secretion of thyroid hormone: goiter, toxicity!

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lithium carbonate (Lithobid): toxicity

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due to narrow therapeutic window, muscle weakness, fine tremor to course tremor, ataxia, confusion, seizures, coma, death

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lithium carbonate (Lithobid): contraindications

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teratogenic, cardiac disorders, dehydration, hyponatremia, renal insufficiency, Many drug interactions, Avoid NSAIDS

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lithium carbonate (Lithobid): RN Interventions

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narrow therapeutic range, monitor lithium levels (.6-.8), regular blood work, monitor for toxicity, drink 2-3L fluid, avoid caffeine, consume foods with sodium

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chlorpromazine: class

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1st generation antipsychotics/ traditional

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chlorpromazine: EPA

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blocks several receptors: norepinephrine, acetylcholine, dopamine, histamine

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chlorpromazine: Use

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suppresses symptoms of schizophrenia, acute manic phase of bipolar

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chlorpromazine: ADR

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  • Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS): Abnormal muscle contraction/posturing and Acute dystonia
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: Fever, stiffness of muscles, altered mental status, change in BP resp. failure
  • Akathisia (inability to sit still)
  • Anticholinergic Symptoms (dry mouth, dizziness, urinary retention, etc)
  • Parkinsonism
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Cardiac arrhythmias: prolonged QT interval
    Liver failure
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chlorpromazine: contraindications

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  • CNS depressants
  • Caution with meds that activate dopamine receptors (levodopa)
  • SSRIs: increase levels of serotonin ->serotonin syndrome
  • Hyponatremia
  • Antihypertensives
  • Pregnancy/Lactation
  • Parkinsons disease, bone marrow depression
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chlorpromazine: RN Interventions

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wear gloves when handling, have client report adverse reactions

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Risperidone (Risperdal): class

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second generation antipsychotics/ Atypicals

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Risperidone (Risperdal): EPA

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Block receptors for dopamine and serotonin.

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Risperidone (Risperdal): use

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treat symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

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Risperidone (Risperdal): ADRs

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Dizziness; sedation; hypotension (blockade of alpha-adrenergic receptors); Metabolic syndrome: wt gain, diabetes, dyslipidemia; Arrhythmias; Agranulocytosis (Clozapine); liver and kidney dysfunction; severe constipation. Extrapyramidal symptoms when given high doses

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Risperidone (Risperdal): contraindications

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  • Prolonged QT
  • Severe CNS depression
  • Psychosis related to dementia in older adults
  • Pregnancy/Lactation
  • Drugs to treat parkinsons disease
  • MANY drug interactions
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Risperidone (Risperdal): RN Interventions

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weekly blood tests, periodic blood glucose levels, report symptoms, wear gloves, BLACK BOX WARNING

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Risperidone (Risperdal): BLACK BOX WARNING

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risk of death increases in elderly patients with dementia

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