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Final Exam: NR566 / NR 566 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family | Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Chamberlain
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Antidepressant drugs- black box warning
Answer:
Early on treatment is at increased risk for suicide in children, adolescents and adults younger than 25 years
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antidepressant drugs- duration of therapy
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After symptoms are in remission treatment should continue for at least 4 to 9 months to prevent relapse.
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antidepressant drugs- management of treatment- resistant depression
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Increase dosage Switch to another drug in the same class Switch to another drug in a different class Add a second drug, such as an atypical antidepressant
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antidepressant drugs- time course of response
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Slowly Initial response 1-3 weeks Maximal response can take up to 12 weeks
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antidepressant drugs- suicidality potential
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Observed closely for suicidality, worsening mood, and unusual changes in behavior (especially during the first few months and during a dosage change)
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SSRI drug interaction with MAOIs
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MAOIs increase 5-HT availability and increase the risk for serotonin syndrome and is contraindicated
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SSRI side effect management
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Sexual dysfunction- reducing dosage, taking drug holidays (discontinue on Fridays and Saturdays) or add a drug that can overcome the problem
Serotonin syndrome- immediately discontinue and symptoms should resolve
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SNRI neurotransmitters that are affected
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Block neuronal reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
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SNRIs vs SSRIs
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SSRIs are better tolerated and safer
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SNRIs- venlafaxine discontinuation
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Abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal syndrome
Dosage should be tapered over 2-4 weeks to discontinue
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Atypical antidepressant drugs- bupropion drug interactions
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Drugs that inhibit CYP2B6 (sertraline, fluoxetine, paroxetine) can elevate drug levels and increase the risk for seizures and should be avoided
MAOIs can increase the risk for toxicity (discontinue MAOIs at least 2 weeks before starting)
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