NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health [DRUGS]
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A client with Stevens-Johnson syndrome will be experiencing what side
effects? - correct answer Skin Rash, fever, sore throat, malaise, necrotic
skin or peeling skin
Selegiline (Emsam) - correct answer MAOI antidepressant
▷︎ can be applied as a transdermal patch
- apply on upper torso, upper thigh, or outer surface of upper arm
- apply same time each day in new spot
- avoid exposing site to direct heat
- if patch falls off, apply new one to new site and resume schedule
Drug interactions with SSRIs - correct answer ▷︎Buspirone, TCAs, Selegiline,
St. John's wort
▷︎MAOIs
▷︎ warfarin, NSAIDS
▷︎ Alcohol, benzodiazepines
▷︎ anti epileptics
SSRIs - correct answer Safer class of medication
Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health [DRUGS]
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Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Used to treat
- depression, OCD, eating disorders, panic disorders
- PTSD, anxiety, depressive symptoms in personality disorders
Adverse effects
- Serotonin syndrome, seizures, SI, insomnia
- weight loss, dry moth, sexual dysfunction, fatigue
- increased sweating, dysuria
Education
- can not take other SSRIs while on one or St. John's wart
Who is at risk for suicide while taking SSRI? - correct answer Adolescents
Why do we not want to combine an SSRI and MAOI together? - correct
answer It can lead to a life-threatening hypertensive crisis
Citalopram (Celexa) - correct answer Antidepressant
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Adverse effects
- Serotonin syndrome, seizures, SI, insomnia
- weight loss, dry moth, sexual dysfunction, fatigue
- increased sweating, dysuria
Education
- can not take other SSRIs while on one or St. John's wort
Fluoxetine (Prozac) - correct answer SSRI Antidepressant
- may be used on a long term basis with individuals who have anxiety
disorders
Side effects:
- weight gain
- Serotonin syndrome, seizures, SI, insomnia
- weight loss, dry moth, sexual dysfunction, fatigue
- increased sweating, dysuria
Education
- can not take other SSRIs while on one or St. John's wort
Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Update 2025/2026 (Graded A+) –
Chamberlain
A client with Stevens-Johnson syndrome will be experiencing what side
effects? - correct answer Skin Rash, fever, sore throat, malaise, necrotic
skin or peeling skin
Selegiline (Emsam) - correct answer MAOI antidepressant
▷︎ can be applied as a transdermal patch
- apply on upper torso, upper thigh, or outer surface of upper arm
- apply same time each day in new spot
- avoid exposing site to direct heat
- if patch falls off, apply new one to new site and resume schedule
Drug interactions with SSRIs - correct answer ▷︎Buspirone, TCAs, Selegiline,
St. John's wort
▷︎MAOIs
▷︎ warfarin, NSAIDS
▷︎ Alcohol, benzodiazepines
▷︎ anti epileptics
SSRIs - correct answer Safer class of medication
Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health [DRUGS]
Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Update 2025/2026 (Graded A+) –
Chamberlain
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Used to treat
- depression, OCD, eating disorders, panic disorders
- PTSD, anxiety, depressive symptoms in personality disorders
Adverse effects
- Serotonin syndrome, seizures, SI, insomnia
- weight loss, dry moth, sexual dysfunction, fatigue
- increased sweating, dysuria
Education
- can not take other SSRIs while on one or St. John's wart
Who is at risk for suicide while taking SSRI? - correct answer Adolescents
Why do we not want to combine an SSRI and MAOI together? - correct
answer It can lead to a life-threatening hypertensive crisis
Citalopram (Celexa) - correct answer Antidepressant
, NR326 Exam 1 Mental Health [DRUGS]
Actual Questions and Answers Latest
Update 2025/2026 (Graded A+) –
Chamberlain
Adverse effects
- Serotonin syndrome, seizures, SI, insomnia
- weight loss, dry moth, sexual dysfunction, fatigue
- increased sweating, dysuria
Education
- can not take other SSRIs while on one or St. John's wort
Fluoxetine (Prozac) - correct answer SSRI Antidepressant
- may be used on a long term basis with individuals who have anxiety
disorders
Side effects:
- weight gain
- Serotonin syndrome, seizures, SI, insomnia
- weight loss, dry moth, sexual dysfunction, fatigue
- increased sweating, dysuria
Education
- can not take other SSRIs while on one or St. John's wort
