SSRI

Question 1

names

Answer 1

-sertaline (zoloft)
-citalopram (celexa)
-escitalopram (lexapro)
-fluoxetine (prozac)
-vilazodone (viibryd)

Question 2

action

Answer 2

inhibits uptake of serotonin

Question 3

uses

Answer 3

-depression
-anxiety
-OCD
-eating disorders

Question 4

side effects

Answer 4

-serotonin syndrome
-sexual dysfunction
-headache
-tremors
-difficulty sleeping
-nausea
-dry mouth

Question 5

nursing considerations

Answer 5

• may take 4-6 weeks to work
  -take in morning
  -pt with SI may have energy to carry out plan