Medications Final Exam Review Questions and Answers
Medications Final Exam Review Questions and Answers Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)- Treats depression, bipolar and fibromyalgia. S/E: fatigue, sedation, slow psychomotor reactions, poor concentration, tremors, ataxia (impaired coordination), suicidal gestures, constipation, urinary hesitancy/retention, excessive sweating, dry mouth, decreased tearing, blurred vision, neuropathic pain, chronic insomnia, hyperactivity disorder, panic disorder ANTIDOTE: Sodium Bicarbonate SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)- used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, OCD and PTSD. Causes increase serotonin in the brain. Common drugs: Paroxetine, Fluoxetine and Sertraline. Causes impotence. Cyproheptadine- used to treat serotonin syndrome
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