NR 546 WEEK 7 ADHD MEDICATION TABLE
2026 COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS UPDATED
REVIEW SET
◉ • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
• Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
• Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRI)
• Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitors (SARIs).
Answer: Medication Management for Depression, First-Line
Treatment:
◉ Mechanism of action
• inhibit 5-HT reuptake
Adverse effects
-diarrhea
-headache
-weight gain
-sexual side effects.
Answer: SSRI's
,◉ Mechanism of action
• inhibit 5-HT reuptake
• inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy, focus)
• increase DA in prefrontal cortex (increase cognition)
Adverse effects
-elevated blood pressure
-anxiety
-insomnia
-constipation.
Answer: SNRI's
◉ Mechanism of action
• inhibit DA reuptake (increase alertness, motivation)
• inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy)
Adverse effects
-agitation
-headache
-dry mouth
-constipation
-weight loss.
Answer: NDRI's
,◉ citalopram (Celexa).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with mild antihistamine
effects
◉ escitalopram (Lexapro).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with no known drug
interactions
◉ fluoxetine (Prozac).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with longest half-life
◉ paroxetine (Paxil).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med that also treats social anxiety
and insomnia
◉ fluvoxamine (Luvox).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med that treats anxious
depression; smokers require an increased dose
◉ sertraline (Zoloft).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med that also treats social anxiety
and hypersomnolence
, ◉ INDICATION
-Depression
-GAD
-Social anxiety disorder
-Panic disorder
Mechanism of Action
-SNRI (dual serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor),
Boosts neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine/noradrenaline,
and dopamine.
TESTS
-Check bp before initiating tx & regularly during tx
Starting Dose
-Initial 37.5 mg daily (extended-release) or 25-50 mg divided into 2-
3 doses (immediate-release)
Adverse Effects
-H/A, nervousness, insomnia, sedation, nausea, diarrhea, decreased
appetite, sexual dysfunction, asthenia, sweating, SIADH,
hyponatremia, increase BP
2026 COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS UPDATED
REVIEW SET
◉ • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
• Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
• Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRI)
• Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitors (SARIs).
Answer: Medication Management for Depression, First-Line
Treatment:
◉ Mechanism of action
• inhibit 5-HT reuptake
Adverse effects
-diarrhea
-headache
-weight gain
-sexual side effects.
Answer: SSRI's
,◉ Mechanism of action
• inhibit 5-HT reuptake
• inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy, focus)
• increase DA in prefrontal cortex (increase cognition)
Adverse effects
-elevated blood pressure
-anxiety
-insomnia
-constipation.
Answer: SNRI's
◉ Mechanism of action
• inhibit DA reuptake (increase alertness, motivation)
• inhibit NE reuptake (increase energy)
Adverse effects
-agitation
-headache
-dry mouth
-constipation
-weight loss.
Answer: NDRI's
,◉ citalopram (Celexa).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with mild antihistamine
effects
◉ escitalopram (Lexapro).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with no known drug
interactions
◉ fluoxetine (Prozac).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med with longest half-life
◉ paroxetine (Paxil).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med that also treats social anxiety
and insomnia
◉ fluvoxamine (Luvox).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med that treats anxious
depression; smokers require an increased dose
◉ sertraline (Zoloft).
Answer: SSRI Prescribing Pearls: med that also treats social anxiety
and hypersomnolence
, ◉ INDICATION
-Depression
-GAD
-Social anxiety disorder
-Panic disorder
Mechanism of Action
-SNRI (dual serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor),
Boosts neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine/noradrenaline,
and dopamine.
TESTS
-Check bp before initiating tx & regularly during tx
Starting Dose
-Initial 37.5 mg daily (extended-release) or 25-50 mg divided into 2-
3 doses (immediate-release)
Adverse Effects
-H/A, nervousness, insomnia, sedation, nausea, diarrhea, decreased
appetite, sexual dysfunction, asthenia, sweating, SIADH,
hyponatremia, increase BP
