Psych Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Mode of action of SSRI
A
They increase the availability of serotonin.
2
Q
Fluoxetine takes ____ to work
A
Takes about 2-4 weeks for antidepressants to work such as fluoxetine
3
Q
Most common S/E of SSRI antidepressants
A
GI disturbances
Nausea
Diarrhea
4
Q
Hypertensive crisis related to Tyramine
A
Patient taking MAO cannot eat foods containing Tyramine due to Hypertensive crisis.
S/sx: explosive HA, palpitations, sudden elevated BP, chest pain, N/V
