When reconcilling medications be sure to ask patients if they are taking any of these self prescribed Herbs often used for depression.
What is Hypericum perfovatum (St. John's Wart)
200
Uncontrollable desire to dwell on a thought or feeling- repeated performance to relieve fear or anxiety
What is Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
200
123 buckle my shoe, 456 pick up sticks
123 buckle my shoe, 456 pick up sticks
123 buckle my shoe, 456 pick up sticks
What is OCD
200
Drug of choice for patient's with critical illness
What is Lorazepam (Ativan)?
200
Black box warning for this drug alerts health care providers to the increased risk of suicidal ideation in children, adolescents and young adults 18-24 years of age. name the drug classification.
What is Antidepresents?
200
Chronically depressed mood with low self esteem and anorexia, imsomnia for at least 2 years.
What is Dysthymia?
300
Involves worrying about excessive scrutiny by others- may start in childhood and be lifelong.
What is Social Anxiety disorder (SAD)
300
What if I trip? I know they are laughing at me. I can't speak out during class. what will everyone think about me
What is social anxiety disorder
300
May be used for depression or smoking cessation
What is wellbutrin or zyban
300
adverse effects of this drug classification include GI symptoms ( nausea, diarrhea, and wt loss) and sexual dysfunction is also a common complaint.
What is SSRI (Prozac)?
300
aged cheeses, meats, concentrated yeast extracts, sauerkraut and fava beans should be avoided when taking these classification of drugs.
What is Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors?
400
prolonged difficulty in going to sleep or staying asleep
What is Insomnia
400
It's like I keep reliving the whole event over and over. I can't stop thinking about it. I have nightmares about it.
What is post traumatic stress disorder
400
May increase suicidality in children and adolescents with major depressive or psychiatri disorders
What is SSRI's (black box warning!!)
400
Seizures are more likey to occur when taking this medication at doeses abouve 450 milligrams per day or if they have a seizure disorder
What is Bupropion (wellbutrin, zyban)?
400
This drug should be avoided in patients with significant alcohol use or given concurrently with an MOA inhibitor
What is Duloxetime (Cymbalta)?
500
feeling of intense fear, terror, or impending doom ( panic disorder)
What is panic disorder
500
I am the greatest dancer in the world. Don't you think I am pretty? If I had been in Ms. America, I would have won. I bet you wish you were me!
What is Bipolar disorder
500
May be used for depression or for childhood enuresis
What is Imipramine (Tofranil)?
500
A sodium deficit causes more of this drug to be reabsorbed and increases risk of toxicity.