Medication class
This medication inhibits serotonin uptake and elicits an antidepressant response
What are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Side effects of this medication include tachycardia, anorexia and weight loss, elevated blood pressure, dizziness and agitation
What are medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
Instruct the client to avoid alcohol, ibuprofen and to take with a snack or meal when taking what medication
What are (SSRIs)
The nurse knows that sudden improvements in mood and increased energy levels for a patient suffering from a mental health disorder is a concern for what
What is suicidal ideation
Affect cellular transport mechanism and enhance serotonin or GABA function, or both, which are associated with mood
Side effects of this medication class can cause anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth, difficulty voiding, dilated puils and blurred vision
What are tricyclic antidepressants
The nurse should be sure to instruct the client to report headache, neck stiffness or neck soreness immediately when taking MAOIs as these are all symptoms of what
For a patient suffering from ____ the nurse should encourage the client to describe and discuss their feelings and identify the causes
What is anxiety?
These can be used for short-term treatment of insomnia or for sedation to relieve anxiety, tension and apprehension
What are Barbiturates and Sedative-Hypnotics
Block the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at the presynaptic junction; concurrent use with alcohol or antihistamines can cause CNS depression
What are Tricyclic Antidepressants
Side effects of this medication class include pruritus, photosensitivity, elevated blood glucose level, increased weight, impaired body temp regulation and gynecomastia
What are antipsychotic medications
When taking this medication the nurse should instruct the client to take any missed doses within 2 hours of the scheduled time otherwise the client should skip the dose
What is lithium
For a patient suffering from _____ the nurse should assist the client to develop adaptive coping mechanisms and to use relaxation techniques and encourage use of support groups
What is PTSD
A potentially fatal syndrome that may occur at any time during therapy with neuroleptic (anti-psychotic) medications, especially first generation antipsychotics
These medications depress the CNS, increasing the effects of GABA, which produces relaxation and may depress the limbic system
What are antianxiety or anxiolytic medications (Benzodiazepines)
Side effects of this medication include blurred or double vision, headaches, hypotension, amnesia, slurred speech and behavioral changes
What are antianxiety medications
When taking this medication the nurse knows to instruct the client to not stop the medication abruptly as it can result in seizure activity
What are benzodiazepines, antianxiety or anxiolytic medications
What is delusion
Citalopram and other similar medications used in conjunction with over-the-counter cold medicines the likelihood of this syndrome is increased
What is serotonin syndrome
These are typically prescribed for clients who have been unresponsive to other antidepressant therapies. These are not the first choice because of possible serious side and adverse effects
What are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
What is Lithium
The nurse knows to instruct the client taking these medications to avoid alcohol because it allow more medication to enter the brain, causing feelings of depression and drowsiness, slowed breathing, confusion and coma
What are barbiturates and sedative-hypnotics
For a patient suffering from _____initiate one-on-one interaction progressing to small groups if tolerated. Avoid an overly warm approach and provide brief frequent contact with the client
What is Schizophrenia
A client suffering from this disorder typically remains in touch with reality but typically has a significant lack of insight in self identity and interpersonal behaviors (empathy or intimacy)
What are Personality disorders?