NUR 326 Psychiatric meds

NUR 326 Psychiatric meds
1. Name 1 classification of anti-depressants
Answer
Tricyclics MAOI
SSRI
Atypical antidepressants SNRIs
2. Name 2 SSRIs
Answer
Fluoxetine (Prozac) Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft) Citalopram (Celexa) Escitapram (Lexapro)
3. What antidepressant has been found to be an effective non dependence forming sleep aid?
Answer
Trazadone
4. Name 2 foods to avoid when taking an MAOI
Answer
Aged cheese Red wine
Beer
Aged beef and chicken Liver
Yeast Yogurt Soy sauce Chocolate Banans
5. What is 1 S/S of serotonin syndrome?
Answer
Confusion Disorientation
Agitation Diarrhea Tachycardia Hallucinations Fever
Poor coordination Elevated BP Vomiting
6. Name 1 anticonvulsant that is also used as a mood stabilizer
Answer
Valproic acid (depakote)
Carbamazepine (tegretol) Lamotrigine (lamictal)
7. What is the therapeutic range for a serum lithium level?
Answer
0.5-1.5
8. What is the therapeutic range for a serum depakote level?
Answer
50-120