Antidepressants
This SSRO is first-line, known as Zoloft
What is sertraline
This movement disorder includes lip smacking and tongue movements
What is tardive dyskinesia
•This classic mood stabilizer requires serum level monitoring.
What is lithium
•This medication class includes lorazepam and alprazolam.
What are benzodiazepines?
sexual dysfunction/sexual side effects (decreased libido, impotence) are associated with this medication group?
What are antidepressants
Black box warning for increased risk of what in younger patients?
What are suicidal thoughts/behaviors
A patient taking antipsychotic medication reports dizziness when standing up quickly. This common side effect is called
What is orthostatic hypotension
Patients taking lithium should maintain a consistent intake of this and avoid becoming dehydrated.
What is sodium
•Major risk when benzodiazepines are combined with opioids.
What is respiratory depression?
This is restlessness and an inability to sit still or remain still from antipsychotics?
What is akathisia?
Combining serotonergic drugs may cause this dangerous syndrome
What is serotonin syndrome
Patients taking clozapine need regular monitoring of this because the medication can cause a potentially life-threatening decrease in infection-fighting white blood cells.
What is the absolute neutrophil count (ANC)
These commonly used medications can increase lithium levels and increase the risk of lithium toxicity.
What are NSAIDs
A patient taking alprazolam should be taught to avoid this substance because combining it with benzodiazepines can cause excessive sedation and respiratory depression.
What is alcohol
A patient taking valproic acid develops unusual bruising and prolonged bleeding. The nurse should recognize this as a possible effect on these blood components.
What are platelets
Which herbal supplement might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome when taken with an antidepressant?
What is St. John's Wort
Sudden, painful contraction of the neck and jaw muscles.
What is acute dystonia
A patient taking valproic acid reports severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The nurse should be concerned about this potentially serious adverse effect.
What is pancreatitis
nlike benzodiazepines, this anxiolytic does not provide immediate relief and may take several weeks to produce its full therapeutic effect.
What is buspirone (buspar)?
A patient taking an antipsychotic develops breast enlargement or milk production unrelated to pregnancy or breastfeeding.
What is hyperprolactinemia
Should generally be taken in the morning because it can cause insomnia and is commonly used to help with smoking cessation.
What is bupropion (Wellbutrin)
This serious adverse effect is characterized by high fever, severe muscle rigidity, altered mental status, and unstable vital signs.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
A patient taking lamotrigine develops a new rash with blistering or peeling skin. What is this serious adverse reaction called?
What is Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)
This medication may be administered to reverse the effects of a benzodiazepine overdose.
What is flumazenil?
A patient taking a tricyclic antidepressant reports dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, and difficulty urinating. These effects are caused by this type of medication action.
What are anticholinergic effects