ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication
Alexis Montz
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Citalopram (Celexa)
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Antidepressant
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
selectively inhibit reuptake of serotonin in Depression, GAD
CNS
Complications Medication Administration
NMS, SI, Apathy, Confusion, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, PO
Weakness, Abd Pain, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Tremor,
Serotonin Syndrome
Contraindications/Precautions
Allergy, use of MAOIs, Bradycardia, Hypokalemia, Hx of
Mania/SI/Seizure Disorder, Renal/Hepatic Impairment Nursing Interventions
Assess for allergies and contras
Monitor for mood changes
Monitor for SI
Assess for serotonin syndrome
Interactions
Don't mix with MAOIs (serotonin syndrome)
Don't mix with St. John's Wort
Client Education
Take as directed
Do not double dose
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Do not stop abruptly, taper
Alleviation of Depression May cause drowsiness and/or
dizziness
Alleviation of social anxiety Wear sunscreen and sunglasses
(photophobia)
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7
Alexis Montz
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Citalopram (Celexa)
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Antidepressant
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
selectively inhibit reuptake of serotonin in Depression, GAD
CNS
Complications Medication Administration
NMS, SI, Apathy, Confusion, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, PO
Weakness, Abd Pain, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Tremor,
Serotonin Syndrome
Contraindications/Precautions
Allergy, use of MAOIs, Bradycardia, Hypokalemia, Hx of
Mania/SI/Seizure Disorder, Renal/Hepatic Impairment Nursing Interventions
Assess for allergies and contras
Monitor for mood changes
Monitor for SI
Assess for serotonin syndrome
Interactions
Don't mix with MAOIs (serotonin syndrome)
Don't mix with St. John's Wort
Client Education
Take as directed
Do not double dose
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Do not stop abruptly, taper
Alleviation of Depression May cause drowsiness and/or
dizziness
Alleviation of social anxiety Wear sunscreen and sunglasses
(photophobia)
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7
