NSG 322 Depression Drugs UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers

NSG 322 Depression Drugs UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers

1. What does SSRI stand for? Selective Serotonin Reuptake In-
hibitors

2. Name a drug that is an SSRI. Citalopram

3. Name another drug that is an SSRI. Escitalopram

4. Name another drug that is an SSRI. Fluoxetine

5. Name another drug that is an SSRI. Paroxetine

6. Name another drug that is an SSRI. Sertraline

7. What is the action of SSRIs? Block reuptake of serotonin

8. What is a major side effect of SSRIs? Agitation

9. What is another major side effect of SSRIs? Insomnia

10. What is another major side effect of SSRIs? Sexual dysfunction

11. What is another major side effect of SSRIs? Nausea

12. What should be done when discontinuing SS- Taper slowly to avoid discontinuation
RIs? syndrome

13. Are SSRIs safer in overdose compared to TCAs? Yes

14. What does SNRI stand for? Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake
Inhibitors

15. Name a drug that is an SNRI. Desvenlafaxine

16. Name another drug that is an SNRI. Duloxetine

, 17. Name another drug that is an SNRI. Levomilnacipran




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