Anxiety
True or false?
When your anxious all of your other senses are diminished.
What is False.
Your Parasympathetic system begins running and your senses become more alert.
What classes of medication are most frequently prescribed for PTSD?
What is SSRI's and SNRI's
What lab values should be assessed before giving a mood stabilized?
Lithium, thyroid and Renal functions
A mental health condition that causes one or more bodily symptoms that includes pain is what?
What is... Somatoform?
If a patient comes comes with a High fever and disorientated and tells you they are taking St. Johns Wort and Zoloft. What are they most likely experiencing?
What is Serotonin Syndrome.
what is Bupropion
What are two medications that are FDA approved to treat PTSD?
What is..
Paroxetine (Paxil) and sertraline (Zoloft)
A patient comes in to the ER the following side effects, what medication are they experiencing Severe Toxicity?
S/S: Convulsion, oliguria (producing none or small amount of urine), and death can occur
What is the signs and symptoms of Somatoform?
What is... pain, weakness, SOB that results in major distress or problems functioning.
What should SSRI's be avoided with?
What is MAOI's
A patient has acute anxiety related to an automobile accident 2 hours ago. The nurse should teach the patient about medication from which group?
What is… Benzodiazepines
PTSD target what Neurotransmitters?
What is Norepinephrine and Serotonin.
What is..
SSRI's: Fluoxetine (Prozac), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft)
Other: Clomipramine (Anafranil)
How long does a patient have to have the signs and symptoms for Somatoform to be prescribed medication?
what is.. 6 months
The nurse just came from a conference learning about SSRI's. If the nurse was to educate the patient, how long should the trial period should be?
what is.. 6-9 months
A patient comes in with substance abuse and anxiety. What medication would be appropriate for this patient?
What is.. Buspirone
How do SSRI's reduce the symptoms of PTSD?
what is..
Reduce the re-experiencing, avoidance/emotional numbing, and hyperarousal
A patient has aggression, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and mood symptoms. The treatment team believes the patient would benefit from what type of medication?
What is… Second-generation antipsychotic
What medication would be most likely prescribed for someone who has Somatic Symptom disorder?
What is Amitriptyline or St. Johns Wort?
The common side effects for these type of medication is what?
What is... agitation, insomnia, headache, nausea and vomiting, sexual dysfunction and hyponatremia
What are the three medications that may be given to a patient who suffers from Social Anxiety?
what is.. Sertraline (Zoloft), Paroxetine (Paxil), Venlafaxine (Effexor)
When is the most effective time to take medication for PTSD?
What is... Most effective when taken within 3 months of the traumatic event, can take up to 2-3 months for maximal response.
A patient is taking a loop diuretic, what medication is contraindicated?
What is Lithium?
Which item of data should be routinely gathered during assessment of a client with a somatoform disorder?
Dependence on medications
A patient is hospitalized for severe major depressive disorder. The nurse can expect to provide teaching about which medication?
What is…. Sertraline (Zoloft)