PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
TRAINING STUDY SHEET 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉TRAZODONE: Nursing Considerations. Answer: Take at same time
each day, preferably at bedtime on empty stomach
Therapeutic effect may take 2-3 weeks
Avoid use with alcohol, CNS depressants
Avoid changing positions (lying, sitting, standing) rapidly
Use caution in potentially hazardous activities
May increase risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
Taper dose before stopping
May cause serotonin syndrome
Rx; Preg Cat C
◉TRAZODONE: Side Effects. Answer: Drowsiness
Hypotension, dizziness
Dry mouth
Nausea
, Blurred vision, photosensitivity
Priapism
Constipation, urinary retention
Tachycardia
Acute renal failure
Hepatitis
Agranulocytosis
◉TRAZODONE: Purpose. Answer: treatment of depression
◉MIRTAZAPINE: Nursing Considerations. Answer: Take without
regard to food
Do not use within 14 days of MAOI
Therapeutic effect may take 2-3 weeks
Taper dose before stopping
Check with provider before taking OTC cold remedy
Avoid alcohol, CNS depressants for up to 1 week after therapy
Use caution in potentially hazardous activities
May increase risk for suicidal thoughts or behavior
May cause serotonin syndrome
Rx; Preg Cat C