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| What are the 5 classes of antidepressants? |
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Tricyclics
MAO inhibitors
SSRI's
Atypicals
SNRIs |
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| What are the major hormones involved in depression? |
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TCA blocks serotonin uptake, has anti choliergic effect---cause dysrythmias.
[TACHYCARDIA] |
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Refractory depression
Chronic Pain (nerve pain, migraines)
Insomnia |
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| Blocks serotonin and NE reuptake |
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Definition
| Tyramine rich foods increase NE and can cause hypertensive crisis |
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| MAO inhibitors Mechanism of Action |
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Definition
| Increases NE and serotonin in the CNS |
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Definition
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| What are the most prescribed classes of antidpressants? |
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Definition
| SSRIs, SNRIs, and atypicals |
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| SSRIs mechanism of action |
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Definition
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| First line for depression, OCD, anxiety, panic disorder and PMDD |
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Term
| Too much Serotonin can lead to.. |
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Definition
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| What is Serotonin Syndrome? |
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Definition
"shake and bake"
-fever and tremors, confusion, hyperreflexia
-indicator of Toxicity
-Can see when adding "herbal" antidepressants and ADHD drugs |
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| Serotonin Withdrawal is due to. |
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Definition
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F--Flue like symptoms (aches and pains)
L--Lightheadedness
U--Uneasiness (anxious)
S--Shakiness
H--Headaches |
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Definition
Sexual dysfunction!
also..
weight gain
headache
nausea
increased risk of bleeding |
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| Nursing Care for AntiDepressants |
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Definition
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| What is Lithium used for? |
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Definition
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| Lithium mechanism of Action |
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Definition
| Stabilizes Calcium in neuron |
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Definition
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| Lithium drug interactions |
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Definition
Diuretics -- lose sodium and potassium salts and water; you retain lithium--can cause toxicity and dehydration.
NSAIDS decrease diffusion to kidneys so you retain lithium. |
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| Nursing Care with lithium |
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Definition
Goal: prevent dehydration and electrolyte depletion.
encourage sodium and adequate water intake to prevent toxicity. |
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