Term
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Definition
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Term
| SSRI: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
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Definition
Citalopram (Celebrex)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Patoxetine (Paxil) |
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Term
| SSRI, adverse effectSerotonin Syndrome |
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Definition
| (too much serotonin in the synapses) Serotonin is a stimulant therefore serotonin syndrome S+S include: Neuromuscular hyperactivity such as tremors, muscle irritability, hypertension, hyperflexia, ataxia & incoordination. |
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Term
irritability, hypertension, hyperflexia, ataxia & incoordination.
Tricyclic |
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Definition
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Adverse reaction: sedation, dry mouth, constipation, hypotension and weight gain |
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Term
| MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) |
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Definition
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Isocarboxazid (Marplan) |
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Term
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Definition
| Side Effects (Class MAOI): dry mouth, constipation, insomnia, reduced sexual desire. Nursing Interventions: Advise patient to avoid foods with tyramine (aged cheese, cured meats, fermented sausages/pepperoni, salami, bologna, overripe fruit, yogurt/yeast extracts) |
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Term
| Psychosis: Bi-polar Disease (Manic/Depressive) |
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Definition
Lithium
Nursing Intervention: Narrow Therapeutic Window |
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Term
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Definition
Benzodiazepines: Short term treatment, CNS sedation/slows neuronal activity/High risk of dependence.
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Diazepam (Valium)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Non-barbiturates:
Buspirone (Buspar) |
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Term
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Definition
Temazepam (Restoril)
Zolpidem (Ambien) |
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