Medications
True or False
Venlafaxine (Effexor) is an SSRI?
False
It is an SNRI
True or False
Establishing routine in people with Major Depressive Disorder is an important component of their care plan.
True
What is the patient at risk for when taking an SSRI?
A) Redman's Syndrome
B) Serotonin Syndrome
C) Steven John's Syndrome
D) William's Syndrome
B) Serotonin Syndrome
What lab should be checked since the hypo- version has symptoms that can mimic major depressive disorder?
A) Calcium
B) Blood Glucose
C) Potassium Level
D) TSH
D) TSH
How many days should someone wait before taking an MAOI after a SSRI?
A) 14 days before and 7 days after
B) 6 months
C) 7 days before and 14 days after
D) 2 weeks
C) 7 days before and 14 days after
This is because of a risk for serotonin syndrome
What would you need to educate your patient on when being newly prescribed an Anti-Depressant?
A) You may experience effects within 2 days
B) It will take up to 6 weeks to feel full effects
C) It will take 3 months for any effects to take place
D) You may experience some effects within 24 hours of beginning to take medication
B) It will take up to 6 weeks to feel full effects
( they may have some relief sooner than that )
What are common medication side effects of Anti-Depressants? SATA
A) Sedation
B) Weight gain
C) Vision Loss
D) Amnesia
E) Nausea
F) Hearing alteration
A) Sedation
B) Weight gain
E) Nausea
Do you recall her prioritization of treatment within her care plan?
Safety, Maladaptive Grieving, Hopelessness and Health Maintenance