Antidepressants
Too much free floating serotonin can lead to this
What is serotonin syndrome
The antidote for hypertensive crisis
What is Phentolamine
This anxiolytic is used in long term therapy to decrease dependency
Buspirone
These populations are at a higher risk of suicide
What are active military/veteran, Caucasian male 80+, transgender, teens, prior h/o mental illness, etc.
Depressed 1-2 weeks before start of the luteal phase of menstrual cycle
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Excessive sweating, muscle twitching, cognitive impairment with HTN and fever.
What are manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
These foods can lead to hypertensive crisis
What are tyramine foods
Two interventions to teach patients taking anxiolytics
What are monitor labs, fall precautions, dangle before stand, etc., avoid alcohol, consult pcp before OTC meds, etc.
What is "Do they have a plan?", "Do they have the means?", "How lethal is the plan?", "Are there verbal and behavior clues (mood change)?"
Seasonal affective disorder treatment
What is light therapy
This herb should not be taken with other antidepressants
What is St. John's Wort
Three foods that contain Tyramine
What are citrus/tropical fruits, beef/chick liver, some alcoholic beverages, caffeine, aged cheeses, pickled or fermented vegies, cured or processed meats.
Restlessness, irritability, insomnia, hand tremors, abd. cramps, sweating, vomiting, seizers.
What are s/s of withdrawal of anxiolytics
The reason why clients with suicidal ideations are only prescribed a 3 day supply of medications
What is to prevent providing a means for committing suicide
Electroconvulsive therapy defined
What is an electric current passed through the brain to cause a seizure
These are three side effects of Antidepressants
What is GI issues, dry mouth, inc. sweating, BP & Wt changes, priapism, insomnia/agitation, photosensitivity
What is hypertensive crisis
The antidote for anxiolytics
Flumazenil
How one should approach talking about suicide
Three interventions for Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
What is O2 before->after, monitor cardiac, BP, O2Sat, HR, Reorientate afterwards
Three ways to protect against medication induced photosensitivity
What is wear hat, glasses and long sleeved cotton clothes, sunscreen and avoid 10-2 (hottest part of day)
The time of day an MAOI should be administered
What is morning (a.m.)
Before starting patients on anxiolytics, this screening should be done
What is an eye exam/any prior drug addiction?
Client in suicide watch requirements
What is one on one supervision, nothing that would cause harm, screening of gifts, injury proof of place, etc.
Three Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
What are depressed mood, insomnia or sleeping lots, inability to concentrate, indecisiveness, suicidal ideation, fatigue, inability to feel pleasure, etc.