Buspirone
Buspirone drug classification
Non benzodiazepine ( Anxiolytic)
what is the drug class for benzodiazepines?
Sedative-anxiolytic
what is the drug classification of SSRI's
Antidepressant
(First-line antidepressant)
what are the drug class of Maoi's
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors,
Antidepressant
what are the drug class of TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants,
Antidepressant
what are the drug classifications of Beta Blockers?
Antihypertensive
SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) therapy uses, why is it used
Depression, anxiety
what is the purpose of lithium therapy?
Mood stabilizer (bipolar disorder)
why is ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) used
ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
Used in treatment-resistant depression or acute mania.
Pre-treatment: NPO, informed consent, vitals monitoring.
Post-treatment: Monitor memory, confusion, and vitals.
what do we use Buspirone for?
General anxiety Disorder ( GAD)
what are the uses for benzo's
Acute anxiety, panic attacks
why would we use the SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, e.g., sertraline, fluoxetine)
GAD, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety
what are MAOI treaments for?
Depression
why are TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants) used?
Anxiety, OCD
what are the uses of Beta Blockers?
Social phobia, performance anxiety
what are the side effects of SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors)
Nausea, insomnia, BP changes
what are the side effects of Lithium
Tremors, polyuria, hypothyroidism, renal impairment
Pre- treatment information of ECT
Pre-treatment: NPO, informed consent, vitals monitoring.
what is the side effects of Buspirone?
Dizziness, nausea, headache
what are the side effects of Benzodiazepines?
Sedation, respiratory depression, dependence
what are the side effects to taking
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, e.g., sertraline, fluoxetine
Nausea, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, serotonin syndrome
what are the side effects to MAOI's
Hypertensive crisis, headache, insomnia
Hypertensive crisis, insomnia, orthostatic hypotension
what are the side effects to TCA's
Tricyclic Antidepressants,
Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention), sedation
Anticholinergic effects, cardiac arrhythmias
what are the signs and symptoms of Beta Blockers
Bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue
SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) key points/ teachings
Monitor BP, take with food
what are the teaching points the key points for Lithium
Monitor serum levels (therapeutic: 0.6–1.2 mEq/L), maintain hydration and consistent Na intake, monitor for toxicity (vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, ataxia)
Post-treatment of ECT
Post-treatment: Monitor memory, confusion, and vitals.
what are the precautions to taking Buspirone?
what are the nursing considerations
Take consistently; not for acute attacks; avoid grapefruit juice
what are the precautions/ nursing considerations to taking Lorazepam
diasepam (benzodiazepam)
Monitor for CNS depression, avoid alcohol, caution in elderly
what are the precautions/nursing considerations to taking
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, e.g., sertraline, fluoxetine
Take in morning, monitor for suicidal ideation, educate on delayed onset of action MAOIs
Take in morning, monitor for suicidal ideation, educate on delayed effect
what are the precautions/ nursing considerations?
Avoid tyramine-rich foods (cheese, wine), check drug interactions
what are the nursing considerations and teaching points
Monitor cardiac status, caution in elderly, educate on side effects
educate on orthostatic hypotension
what are the nursing precautions and considerations for Beta Blockers
Monitor BP, HR, caution in asthma and diabetes
what are some of the benzodiazepin names?
(e.g., lorazepam, diazepam
what are the names of some SSRI's
sertraline, fluoxetine)
what are the types of MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
MAOIs - phenelzine
what are the names of the TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants) meds
TCAs - amitriptyline
what are the names of the Beta Blockers
Beta Blockers (e.g., propranolol)
side effects of SSRI?
Insomnia, GI upset, sexual dysfunction, serotonin syndrom
SSRI = Sleep issues, Sexual dysfunction, Restlessness, Insomnia).
SSRI = Sleep issues, Sexual dysfunction, Restlessness, Insomnia).