(50 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING – RASMUSSEN| COMPLETE
EXAM/ BRAND NEW VERSION!!!
Interventions for serotonin syndrome - Answer-
Discontinue offending agent(s). Initiate symptomatic
treatment:
• Serotonin receptor blockade: cyproheptadine,
methysergide, propranolol
• Cooling blankets, chlorpromazine for hyperthermia
• Dantrolene, diazepam for muscle rigidity or rigors
• Anticonvulsants
,• Artificial ventilation
• Paralysis
Patient teaching for SSRI's - Answer-may cause
sexual dysfunction, may cause insomnia and
anxiety, may interact with other medications, no OTC
drugs should be taken without consulting provider,
alcohol should be avoided, do not discontinue drug
abruptly. monitor for increased risk of suicidal
ideation
Common adverse reactions for MAOI's - Answer-
Hypotension, Sedation, weakness, fatigue,
,Insomnia, Changes in cardiac rhythm, Muscle
cramps, Anorgasmia or sexual impotence, Urinary
hesitancy or constipation, Weight gain
Hypertensive crisis signs and symptoms - Answer-A
severe headache, Stiff, sore neck
Flushing; cold, clammy skin, Tachycardia
Severe nosebleeds, dilated pupils, Chest pain,
stroke, coma, death, Nausea, and vomiting
Foods that interact with MAOI's - Answer-avocados,
figs, ripe banana, smoked or cured meats, pickled
herring, smoked salmon, all cheeses, yeast
, products, some beers and wines, Chianti, soy
sauce, chocolate, fava beans, ginseng, caffeinated
beverages
Drugs that interact with MAOI's - Answer-Over-the-
counter medications for colds, allergies, or
congestion, Tricyclic antidepressants, Narcotics,
Antihypertensives (e.g., methyldopa, guanethidine,
reserpine)
Amine precursors (e.g., levodopa, L-tryptophan),
Sedatives (e.g., alcohol, barbiturates,
benzodiazepines)General anesthetics, Stimulants
(e.g., amphetamines, cocaine)