Antidepressants
This neurotransmitter remains available in the synaptic cleft and boosts mood for patients taking SSRI's such as fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram, and paroxetine.
What is serotonin?
This class of antipsychotics may cause extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) such as pseudoparkinsonism and akathisia.
What are first-generation?
This class of medications have a high potential for addiction.
What are benzodiazepines?
This element is the "gold standard" treatment for bipolar disorder.
What is Lithium?
It comes as a shock to many people that this therapy is a highly effective treatment for depression that has not responded to antidepressant medications.
What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
This class of antidepressants are less commonly prescribed due to their side effects, which include orthostatic hypotension, sedation, and anticholinergic side effects
What are tricyclic antidepressants?
These antipsychotics have less potential for EPS, but are associated with metabolic side effects including weight gain, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia.
What are second-generation antipsychotics?
Patients taking a benzodiazepine on a regular basis should be instructed not to discontinue the medication abruptly, since this condition may occur.
What are seizures?
This class of medication is often used to stabilize mood instead of Lithium, due to more tolerable side effects.
What are anticonvulsants?
This type of therapy allows clients to identify and replace automatic negative thought patterns.
What is cognitive behavior therapy
When starting antidepressant therapy, energy level often increases before mood, which is why it is crucial to assess clients for this.
What is suicidal ideation?
This adverse reaction to an antipsychotic medication is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions of the face, neck, larynx, or torso and may be reversed by an anticholinergic medication such as benztropine (Cogentin) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
What is acute dystonia?
This class of medication is indicated for itching and allergies but is used off-label to treat anxiety.
What are antihistamines?
This is the therapeutic range for Lithium.
What is 0.6-1.2?
This is the most common side effect of ECT.
What is short-term memory loss?
When teaching a client about the diet required to prevent hypertensive crisis, the nurse lists fermented foods, aged cheeses, and red wine as foods to avoid. This tyramine-free diet is associated with this class of antidepressant medications.
What are MAOI's?
What is clozapine (Clozaril)?
These medications are prescribed for people detoxing from alcohol.
What are benzodiazepines?
Patients taking the anticonvulsant mood stabilizer lamotrigine must be educated to notify their HCP if they develop a rash, since it may be the first sign of this rare but serious side effect.
What is Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
This form of therapy is highly effective for people with borderline personality disorder and involves distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
These are the most common side effects of the SSRI antidepressants.
What are diarrhea, nausea, and sexual dysfunction?
This rare but serious condition may occur in patients taking first generation antipsychotic medications and is characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered mental status
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?
Propanol belongs to this class of antihypertensive medications and is also indicated for treatment of anxiety.
What are beta-blockers?
Long term use of Lithium may cause damage to these organs. Labs should be done to monitor their function
What are the kidneys?
Engaging in this type of activity may reduce stress and anxiety by bringing awareness into the present moment.
What is mindfulness?