People on antidepressants are at risk of suicide after they initially start drug therapy, why is this.
Therapeutic levels have not been reached.
100
This type of antiseizure medication suppresses the influx of calcium.
What is succinimides?
100
This type of CNS depressant has been used to commit suicide.
What is barbiturates?
100
Used in clients who have received transplanted tissues or organs.
What is an immunosuppressant?
100
Lithium is the only drug in its class, it is used to treat ____.
What is bipolar disorder?
200
This antidepressant lowers the threshold level for seizures.
What is tricyclic antidepressants?
200
Sedation while on Antiseizures medications often indicates _____.
What is impending toxicity?
200
Common S/S of antianxiety medications.
What is drowsiness, confusion or lack of response, impaired liver or kidney function, drug tolerance, dependence on the drug, etc.
200
Use of this immunomodulator can lead to encephalopathy.
What is immunostimulator?
200
Rapid IV infusion of miscellaneous antibacterials can lead to which syndrome.
What is red man syndrome?
300
Abruptly stopping medication can lead to Serotonin Syndrome.
What is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors?
300
This class of Antiseizure is used to treat other conditions (such as anxiety).
What is benzodiazepines?
300
Where CNS depressants are metabolized and excreted.
What is the liver and kidneys?
300
2 components that are used to make immunostimulants.
What is interleukins and interferons?
300
These antibacterials are recommended that they be taken with dairy products.
What is miscellaneous agents?
400
Neurotransmitters (when their levels are low) are commonly associated with depression.
What is serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine and dopamine.
400
There is a high potential for dependence when on this class of Antiseizures as well as a risk of hyperactivity in children taking the medication.
What is barbiturates and miscellaneous agents?
400
They can stimulate their own metabolism.
What is barbiturates?
400
When using immunosupressants, this is a major concern that nurses should be monitoring for.
What is a superimposed infection?
400
This antibiotic can interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
What is tetracyclines?
500
Refrain from food that contains tyramine when on this antidepressant.
What is monoamine oxidase inhibitors?
500
Rebound seizure activity may be a consequence of _______?
What is an abrupt stop in drug therapy?
500
________ intensifies the effect of GABA in the brain.
What is benzodiazepines?
500
Disorders in these organs often mean that medications should not be used.
What is the liver and kidneys?
500
Most antibacterials are contraindicated in pregnancy, unless they are category A or B. Which antibacterial is the most commonly used antibacterial for pregnant women.