NURS 441 Exam 3 Medications Actual
Questions and correct/verified Answers
Citalopram class: - ANSWER-SSRI
Escitalopram class: - ANSWER-SSRI
Paroxetine class: - ANSWER-SSRI
Fluoxetine class: - ANSWER-SSRI
Sertraline class: - ANSWER-SSRI
Fluvoxamine class: - ANSWER-SSRI
This class of drug is the first line treatment for patients with depression: - ANSWER-SSRI
This drug works by inhibiting the uptake of 5-HT - ANSWER-SSRI
Side effects of SSRIs - ANSWER-sexual dysfunction, fatigue, GI bleeding, sweating, weight gain
Serotonin syndrome onset - ANSWER-2-72 hours
Serotonin syndrome symptoms - ANSWER-shivers, pyrexia, unstable VS, encephalopathy, sweating, GI
distress
Amitriptyline class: - ANSWER-TCA
Nortriptyline class: - ANSWER-TCA
Protriptyline class: - ANSWER-TCA
Imipramine class: - ANSWER-TCA
Desipramine class: - ANSWER-TCA
Clomipramine class: - ANSWER-TCA
Doxepin class: - ANSWER-TCA
Maprotiline class: - ANSWER-TCA
Amoxapine class: - ANSWER-TCA
Reboxetine class: - ANSWER-TCA
TCA MAO - ANSWER-inhibits reuptake of 5-HT and NE
Common side effects of TCAs - ANSWER-orthostatic hypotension, anticholinergic effects, sedation,
toxicity, excessive sweating
TCA: you should think __________ - ANSWER-HEART
A client is put on doxepin. What test(s) must be completed prior? - ANSWER-EKG, VS
Client's starting TCAs and SSRIs for depression are at a risk for: - ANSWER-suicide
Questions and correct/verified Answers
Citalopram class: - ANSWER-SSRI
Escitalopram class: - ANSWER-SSRI
Paroxetine class: - ANSWER-SSRI
Fluoxetine class: - ANSWER-SSRI
Sertraline class: - ANSWER-SSRI
Fluvoxamine class: - ANSWER-SSRI
This class of drug is the first line treatment for patients with depression: - ANSWER-SSRI
This drug works by inhibiting the uptake of 5-HT - ANSWER-SSRI
Side effects of SSRIs - ANSWER-sexual dysfunction, fatigue, GI bleeding, sweating, weight gain
Serotonin syndrome onset - ANSWER-2-72 hours
Serotonin syndrome symptoms - ANSWER-shivers, pyrexia, unstable VS, encephalopathy, sweating, GI
distress
Amitriptyline class: - ANSWER-TCA
Nortriptyline class: - ANSWER-TCA
Protriptyline class: - ANSWER-TCA
Imipramine class: - ANSWER-TCA
Desipramine class: - ANSWER-TCA
Clomipramine class: - ANSWER-TCA
Doxepin class: - ANSWER-TCA
Maprotiline class: - ANSWER-TCA
Amoxapine class: - ANSWER-TCA
Reboxetine class: - ANSWER-TCA
TCA MAO - ANSWER-inhibits reuptake of 5-HT and NE
Common side effects of TCAs - ANSWER-orthostatic hypotension, anticholinergic effects, sedation,
toxicity, excessive sweating
TCA: you should think __________ - ANSWER-HEART
A client is put on doxepin. What test(s) must be completed prior? - ANSWER-EKG, VS
Client's starting TCAs and SSRIs for depression are at a risk for: - ANSWER-suicide