VARCAROLIS PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING FULL REVISION NOTES WITH THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION AND CARE MODELS

VARCAROLIS PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING FULL REVISION NOTES WITH
THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION AND CARE
MODELS

◉ SERTRALINE: Side Effects.
Answer: Headache, agitation
Dizziness, confusion
Tremor
Nausea, diarrhea
Sweating
Insomnia
Dry mouth
Male sexual dysfunction
Palpitations
Vision abnormalities
SIADH
Hepatitis
Hyponatremia


◉ SERTRALINE: Purpose.

,Answer: treatment of major depression, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder,
social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder


◉ PAROXETINE: Nursing Considerations.
Answer: Decreases digoxin levels
Take consistently at same time of day; full therapeutic effects may
require 4 weeks
Take with food or milk to reduce GI symptoms
May increase risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
May increase risk of bleeding
Avoid use with alcohol, CNS depressants
Use caution in potentially hazardous activities
Do not discontinue abruptly
May cause serotonin syndrome
Rx; Preg Cat D


◉ PAROXETINE: Side Effects.
Answer: Palpitations, postural hypotension
Nervousness, insomnia
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
Hyponatremia
Decreased appetite

, Impotence
UTI
Sweating
Nasal congestion, cough


◉ PAROXETINE: Purpose.
Answer: treatment of depressive disorders, OCD, panic disorders,
anxiety, PTSD, premenstrual disorders, and social anxiety


◉ FLUOXETINE: Nursing Considerations.
Answer: Take consistently at same time of day; full therapeutic
effects may require 4 weeks
Can potentiate effects of digoxin, warfarin, diazepam, NSAIDs, and
aspirin
Avoid use with alcohol, CNS depressants
Use caution in potentially hazardous activities
May increase risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
May cause serotonin syndrome
Rx; Preg Cat C


◉ FLUOXETINE: Side Effects.
Answer: Palpitations, hot flashes