NR547 Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric–Mental Health Across the Lifespan Practicum, 2026/2027 – study guide covering Weeks 5–8

Week 5 to Week 8: Differential
Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health across the
Lifespan Practicum - Chamberlain



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,1. Medications for depression:
SSRIs SNRIs
SDRIs
TCAs
MAOIs


2. SSRIs: -Action:
inhibit 5-HT reuptake
-Examples: citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline
-Adverse effects:
• nausea
• agitation
• diarrhea
• headache
• ẇeight gain
• sexual side effects


3. SNRIs: -inhibit 5-HT reuptake
-inhibit NE reuptake (‘ energy, focus)
-increase DA in prefrontal cortex (‘ cognition)
-Examples: desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, levomilnacipran, venlafaxine
-Adverse effects:
• elevated blood pressure
• nausea • sexual dysfunction
• sẇeating

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, 4. SDRIs: -inhibit DA reuptake (‘alertness, motivation)
-inhibit NE reuptake (‘energy)
-Adverse effects:
• agitation
• headache
• dry mouth
• constipation
• ẇeight loss


5. TCAs: -Action: inhibits the reuptake of serotonin
and norepinephrine; blocks norepinephrine,
histamine, and acetylcholine receptors
-Examples: amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine, doxepin
-Common Side Effects:
• dry mouth
• constipation
• blurred vision
• urinary retention
• sedation
• ẇeight gain
• hypotension

• tachycardia