NUR1460c Exam 1 MEDS Questions with
correct answers
Fluoxetine (Prozac) - CORRECT ANSWER--CLASSIFICATION
INDICATIONS for USE
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor- SSRI
-Tx
Anxiety
Panic disorders
Depression
OCD - PTSD
-ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
Weight loss/gain
GI symptoms,
tremors, diaphoresis, sexual dysfunction, nocturnal teeth grinding
Hypotension
-NRSG. IMPLICATIONS
PATIENT TEACHING
Suicidal ideations [BLACK B0X WARNING]
Serotonin syndrome
Avoid St John's wort interacting with SSRIs. The cumulative effect may take 3-4 weeks before symptoms
are relieved.
Take with food
Sexual Dysfunction/ED
Paroxetine (Paxil) - CORRECT ANSWER--CLASSIFICATION
INDICATIONS for USE
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor- SSRI
Tx- Anxiety
,Panic disorders
Depression
OCD - PTSD
-ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
Weight loss/gain,
GI symptoms, tremors, diaphoresis, sexual dysfunction, nocturnal teeth grinding
Hypotension
-NRSG. IMPLICATIONS
PATIENT TEACHING
Suicidal ideations [BLACK B0X WARNING]
Serotonin syndrome
Avoid St John's wort interacting with SSRIs. The cumulative effect may take 3-4 weeks before symptoms
are relieved.
Take with food
Sexual Dysfunction/ED
Sertraline (Zoloft) - CORRECT ANSWER--CLASSIFICATION
INDICATIONS for USE
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor- SSRI
Tx- Anxiety
Panic disorders
Depression
OCD - PTSD
-ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
Weight gain/gain,
GI symptoms, tremors, diaphoresis, sexual dysfunction, nocturnal teeth grinding
Hypotension
-NRSG. IMPLICATIONS
PATIENT TEACHING
, Suicidal ideations [BLACK B0X WARNING]
Serotonin syndrome
Avoid St John's wort interacts with SSRI's Cumulative effect may take 3-4 weeks before symptoms are
relieved.
Take with food
Sexual Dysfunction/ED
Escitalopram (Lexapro) - CORRECT ANSWER--CLASSIFICATION
INDICATIONS for USE
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor- SSRI
Tx- Anxiety
Panic disorders
Social phobias
Depression
-ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
Irregular Heartbeat
Weight loss/ GI symptoms, anxiety, tremors, diaphoresis, visual changes, dizziness, skin rash, itching
Hypotension
-NRSG. IMPLICATIONS
PATIENT TEACHING
Suicidal ideations [BLACK B0X WARNING]
Serotonin syndrome
Avoid St John's wort interacts with SSRIs
Same time dosing, with meals
Usually for long-term treatment. The cumulative effect may take 3-4 weeks before symptoms are
relieved.
Take with food
Sexual Dysfunction/ED
correct answers
Fluoxetine (Prozac) - CORRECT ANSWER--CLASSIFICATION
INDICATIONS for USE
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor- SSRI
-Tx
Anxiety
Panic disorders
Depression
OCD - PTSD
-ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
Weight loss/gain
GI symptoms,
tremors, diaphoresis, sexual dysfunction, nocturnal teeth grinding
Hypotension
-NRSG. IMPLICATIONS
PATIENT TEACHING
Suicidal ideations [BLACK B0X WARNING]
Serotonin syndrome
Avoid St John's wort interacting with SSRIs. The cumulative effect may take 3-4 weeks before symptoms
are relieved.
Take with food
Sexual Dysfunction/ED
Paroxetine (Paxil) - CORRECT ANSWER--CLASSIFICATION
INDICATIONS for USE
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor- SSRI
Tx- Anxiety
,Panic disorders
Depression
OCD - PTSD
-ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
Weight loss/gain,
GI symptoms, tremors, diaphoresis, sexual dysfunction, nocturnal teeth grinding
Hypotension
-NRSG. IMPLICATIONS
PATIENT TEACHING
Suicidal ideations [BLACK B0X WARNING]
Serotonin syndrome
Avoid St John's wort interacting with SSRIs. The cumulative effect may take 3-4 weeks before symptoms
are relieved.
Take with food
Sexual Dysfunction/ED
Sertraline (Zoloft) - CORRECT ANSWER--CLASSIFICATION
INDICATIONS for USE
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor- SSRI
Tx- Anxiety
Panic disorders
Depression
OCD - PTSD
-ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
Weight gain/gain,
GI symptoms, tremors, diaphoresis, sexual dysfunction, nocturnal teeth grinding
Hypotension
-NRSG. IMPLICATIONS
PATIENT TEACHING
, Suicidal ideations [BLACK B0X WARNING]
Serotonin syndrome
Avoid St John's wort interacts with SSRI's Cumulative effect may take 3-4 weeks before symptoms are
relieved.
Take with food
Sexual Dysfunction/ED
Escitalopram (Lexapro) - CORRECT ANSWER--CLASSIFICATION
INDICATIONS for USE
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor- SSRI
Tx- Anxiety
Panic disorders
Social phobias
Depression
-ADVERSE/SIDE EFFECTS
Irregular Heartbeat
Weight loss/ GI symptoms, anxiety, tremors, diaphoresis, visual changes, dizziness, skin rash, itching
Hypotension
-NRSG. IMPLICATIONS
PATIENT TEACHING
Suicidal ideations [BLACK B0X WARNING]
Serotonin syndrome
Avoid St John's wort interacts with SSRIs
Same time dosing, with meals
Usually for long-term treatment. The cumulative effect may take 3-4 weeks before symptoms are
relieved.
Take with food
Sexual Dysfunction/ED
