Summary Maryville Nurs 660 Exam 2 | STUDY GUIDE | 2025/2026

Maryville Nurs 660 Exam 2 | STUDY GUIDE | 2025/2026




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SSRIs selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
-Sertaline (Zoloft)

--Paroxetine (Paxil)

-Citolpram(Celexa)

-Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Seriously Prepare Cities for the Flu
Vaccine -Fluoxetine HCl (Prozac)

--Fluvoxamine (Luvox)

-(Viibryd)Citol
Blocks the reuptake of serotonin (only serotonin) thus
SSRI mechanism of action
increasing it's effects All inhibit the serotonin transporter
SERT
Gastrointestinal
disturbances Sexual
SSRI side effects dysfunction Drowsiness
/ insomnia Serotonin
Syndrome (rare)
sx

uMost common side effects include GI upset, sexual dysfunction (30%
+!), anxiety, restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, fatigue or
SSRI discontinuation sedation, dizziness
uVery little risk of cardiotoxicity in overdose

uCan develop a discontinuation syndrome with agitation, nausea,
disequilibrium and dysphoria
anxiety
SSRIs treat
depression
A drug withdrawal syndrome associated with the use of at least
SSRI discontinuation syndrome
some of the SSRI and SNRI antidepressants.

, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, weakness, nausea, fatigue, feelings of
SSRI discontinuation syndrome
"unreality," loss of balance, light-headedness, "electric-shock"
symptoms
sensations, and other symptoms.