EDGT Test 1: Antidepressants (test 2) Questions And
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Charles Downey has started to respond to antidepressant therapy. He suddenly
becomes calm and peaceful and no longer verbalizes thoughts about dying. He does
state to the nurse, "Things will be better soon." It is important that the nurse now
engages in which nursing interventions? - ANSWER Complete a suicide assessment.
Because some of the SSRIs have a stimulating effect, these drugs should be
administered - ANSWER in the morning
It is important that nurses know both the generic and trade names of a drug. What is the
generic name for the popular antidepressant Prozac? - ANSWER fluoxetine
The MAOIs are effective in relieving the symptoms of depression because they -
ANSWER inhibit the action of the enzymes that dissolve the neurotransmitters.
Antidepressant therapy is usually continued - ANSWER for 6 months to a year after the
client's symptoms have abated.
Antidepressant therapy should be continued for 6 months to a year after the client has
experienced a therapeutic effect.
Because they are considered to have fewer side effects, are safer for clients at risk for
suicide, and are more specific in treating the symptoms of depression, the MOST
frequently prescribed antidepressants today are the - ANSWER Selective Serotonin
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Which of the following drugs are classified as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)? -
ANSWER Nardil and Parnate
Which of the following statements BEST explains the therapeutic effect of the
antidepressants? - ANSWER In general the antidepressant drugs allow for more
serotonin to remain in the synapses between the brain neurons
Which of the following types of antidepressants would be the BEST choice for Ms
Snyder, an 85-year-old experiencing symptoms of major depression? - ANSWER
SSRIs
Homer Miller, 75-years-old has just returned from surgery. He has been taking the MAO
inhibitor Paranate (trancypromine) for the past several months. You would question
which medication orders? - ANSWER Demerol (Meperidine)
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Charles Downey has started to respond to antidepressant therapy. He suddenly
becomes calm and peaceful and no longer verbalizes thoughts about dying. He does
state to the nurse, "Things will be better soon." It is important that the nurse now
engages in which nursing interventions? - ANSWER Complete a suicide assessment.
Because some of the SSRIs have a stimulating effect, these drugs should be
administered - ANSWER in the morning
It is important that nurses know both the generic and trade names of a drug. What is the
generic name for the popular antidepressant Prozac? - ANSWER fluoxetine
The MAOIs are effective in relieving the symptoms of depression because they -
ANSWER inhibit the action of the enzymes that dissolve the neurotransmitters.
Antidepressant therapy is usually continued - ANSWER for 6 months to a year after the
client's symptoms have abated.
Antidepressant therapy should be continued for 6 months to a year after the client has
experienced a therapeutic effect.
Because they are considered to have fewer side effects, are safer for clients at risk for
suicide, and are more specific in treating the symptoms of depression, the MOST
frequently prescribed antidepressants today are the - ANSWER Selective Serotonin
Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Which of the following drugs are classified as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)? -
ANSWER Nardil and Parnate
Which of the following statements BEST explains the therapeutic effect of the
antidepressants? - ANSWER In general the antidepressant drugs allow for more
serotonin to remain in the synapses between the brain neurons
Which of the following types of antidepressants would be the BEST choice for Ms
Snyder, an 85-year-old experiencing symptoms of major depression? - ANSWER
SSRIs
Homer Miller, 75-years-old has just returned from surgery. He has been taking the MAO
inhibitor Paranate (trancypromine) for the past several months. You would question
which medication orders? - ANSWER Demerol (Meperidine)
