Antidepressants
This medication may also be taken for fibromyalgia and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
What is duloxetine a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)?
TCAs inhibit the reuptake of these neurotransmitters.
What are norepinephrine and serotonin?
This class of drugs has the least risk of lethal overdose.
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
This is how monoamime oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) work.
What is it inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase?
Client teaching when starting Buspar includes this.
What is it takes up to 4 weeks to see minimal results?
This medication may lower the seizure threshold with high doses.
What is bupropion a norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI)?
This medication may cause dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, low BP, cardiac toxicity, and sedation.
What are tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
Teaching clients about SSRIs should include this information.
What is avoid taking over-the-counter medications?
Some dietary considerations while taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
What is avoid tyramine rich foods (could bring on hypertensive crisis)?
Cured meats, cheese, beer, and wine all contain this amino compound.
What is tyramine?
This medication helps with depression and insomnia.
What is trazodone a serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI)?
A teaching consideration before starting tricyclic antidepressants.
What is avoid drinking alcohol?
The client should call the PCP immediately if this side effect occurs.
What are suicidal thoughts?
This is an important factor to continue to assess up to 14 days after an MAOI is discontinued.
What is a hypertensive crisis?
This medication class may cause dependency and should be taken short term.
What are benzodiazepines?
This class of medication helps with weight loss and smoking cessation.
What is a norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI)?
A teaching consideration to stress with TCAs.
What is it may take from 7-28 days for this medication to start working?
This causes a serious adverse reaction such as altered mental status, tachycardia, HTN, fever, and seizures.
What is serotonin syndrome?
Factors important to consider before prescribing an MAOI such as phenelzine.
What is the liklihood of compliance with teaching?
This is an important teaching consideration.
What is do not mix antianxiety medications with alcohol?
This class of medications is the first line of treatment for depression.
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
This class of medication may be lethal if overdosed.
What are TCAs?
These medications can be used as an SSRI blockade when serotonin syndrome occurs.
What are cyproheptadine, methysergide, and propranolol?
An important consideration when combining this medication with SSRIs.
What is serotonin syndrome?
This medication class is the most commonly used for anxiety.
What are benzodiazepines?