SSRI

Question 1

Fluoxetine (Prozac): A/E

Answer 1

Sexual dysfunction
CNS stimulant (anxious, insomnia)
Increased risk of GI bleed
Serotonin syndrome when taken with MAOI

Question 2

Fluoxetine (Prozac): Black box warning

Answer 2

Increased suicidal ideation in kids

Question 3

Sera toning syndrome s/s

Answer 3

Hypertensive crisis
Hyperpyrexia
Extreme agitation progressing to delirium and coma
Muscle Rigity
Seizures
Potentially fatal
Because of the mix of SSRI and MAOI

Question 4

Fluoxetine (Prozac): Action

Answer 4

Blocks absorption of sera toning in the brain to help elevate mood

Question 5

Venalfaxine (Effexor): Action

Answer 5

Increases the level of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain by preventing reputable of neurotransmitters

Inhibits dopamine reputable weakly

Question 6

Venalfaxine (Effexor): Used for

Answer 6

Depression (standard)
Anxiety disorder (phobia, panic disorders)

Question 7

Venalfaxine (Effexor): A/E

Answer 7

Abnormal ejaculation
Impotence nice
Urinary frequency
Sweating, rash, itching

Question 8

Venalfaxine (Effexor): I was diagnosed Effexor but right now I’m on MAOIs

Answer 8

Stop taking MAOI 14 days before taking Effexor

Question 9

Phenelzine (Nardil): action

Answer 9

Improves mood by binding irreversibly to MAO

Increasing concentrations of epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine in the CNS

Question 10

Phenelzine (Nardil): Used for

Answer 10

Depressing when other antidepressants haven’t worked

Question 11

Phenelzine (Nardil): A/E

Answer 11

Hypertensive crisis when eating foods containing thyramine

Sexual dysfunction
Dysrythmia
Orthostatic hypotension

Question 12

MAOIS: Observes for

Answer 12

Blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, hypotension, hypoglycemia and urinary retention

Question 13

Bupropin (Wellbutrin): Action

Answer 13

Inhibits reputable of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin

Question 14

Bupropin (Wellbutrin): Used for

Answer 14

Depression and added to SSR to elicit response

Question 15

Bupropin (Wellbutrin): A/E

Answer 15

Seizures with high dose
Dry mouth
Constipation
CNS stimulant

Question 16

Fluoxetine (Prozac,Sarafen): Used for

Answer 16

Depression
Anxiety
OCD
Bulimia
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder