Antidepressants
Which class includes fluoxetine and sertraline?
SSRIs
Haloperidol belongs to which class?
First-generation antipsychotic
Which medication is used as a mood stabilizer?
Lithium
Lorazepam and diazepam belong to which class?
Benzodiazepines
Methylphenidate is used to treat which condition?
ADHD
Which adverse effect is most associated with SSRIs?
A. Hypertensive crisis
B. Sexual dysfunction
C. Respiratory depression
D. Seizures
B. Sexual dysfunction
Which adverse effect is most associated with first-gen antipsychotics?
A. Weight gain
B. Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Insomnia
B. Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
Which is an early sign of lithium toxicity?
A. Seizures
B. Hand tremors
C. Coma
D. Hypotension
B. Hand tremors
What is the most serious adverse effect of benzodiazepines?
A. Dry mouth
B. Sedation
C. Respiratory depression
D. Insomnia
C. Respiratory depression
When should stimulants be taken?
A. Night
B. Morning
C. Afternoon
D. PRN
B. Morning
A client taking an SSRI develops fever, tremor, and agitation. What is the priority concern?
(Syndrome)
Serotonin syndrome
A client develops fever and muscle rigidity on haloperidol. What is the priority concern?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Which lab must be monitored for lithium therapy?
Creatinine (renal function)
Why must benzodiazepines be tapered?
To prevent life-threatening withdrawal
Which is a major adverse effect of stimulants?
A. Sedation
B. Seizures
C. Weight gain
D. Bradycardia
B. Seizures
Which medication is an NDRI?
A. Duloxetine
B. Sertraline
C. Bupropion
D. Phenelzine
C. Bupropion
Which medication is a second-generation antipsychotic?
A. Haloperidol
B. Chlorpromazine
C. Risperidone
D. Amitriptyline
C. Risperidone
Why must sodium levels be monitored with lithium?
A. Affects absorption
B. Affects kidney reabsorption
C. Causes hypoglycemia
D. Causes sedation
B. Affects kidney reabsorption
Which symptom is most concerning in benzodiazepine withdrawal?
A. Insomnia
B. Anxiety
C. Seizures
D. Nausea
C. Seizures
Which medication is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic?
A. Diazepam
B. Zolpidem
C. Lithium
D. Sertraline
B. Zolpidem
A client on antidepressants reports no improvement after 1 week. What is the best response?
It can take up to a month for full effect
An elderly client with dementia is prescribed an antipsychotic. What is the priority concern?
Increased mortality (black box warning)
A client taking lithium becomes dehydrated. What is the priority concern?
Lithium toxicity
A client taking IV midazolam becomes difficult to arouse with slow breathing. What is the priority action?
Support airway and breathing
An older adult taking zolpidem becomes confused and falls. What is the priority concern?
Increased fall risk due to medication