MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS 51
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1. What is the action of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs): Inhibits or block the
re-uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine at the presynatic neuron
2. Name some examples of TCAs.: Amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil),
Nortriptyline ( Pamelor), Doxepin (Sinequan)
3. What disorder are TCAs given for?: Depression
4. What are the side effects of TCAs?: Sedation, orthostatic hypotension ,
anticolinergic effect (dry mouth, diminished GI motility and constipation,
tachycardia, difficulty voiding, dilated pupils, blurred vision, photophobia,
restlessness and confusion) , decrease libido
5. What do you need to know/teach about TCAs?: (Teacher)
- Get up slowly (Ortho Hypot)
- Monitor LOC, Do not operate heavy machine
- Do frequent oral care, hard candy, biotene (for dry mouth d/t (anticolinergic
effect)
, - Take it with or without food and taper up and down . Take it at same time every
day -Monitor the client's cardiac status and obtain an ECG before treatment and
periodically during therapy.
(Hesi Book)
Use cautiously in older adults and those with cardiac disorders, elevated intraocular
pressure, urinary retention, hyperthyroidism, seizure disorders, and liver or kidney
dysfunction. May be lethal in overdose and contraindicated in people taking MAOIs
due to can cause hypertensive crisis (nausea and vomiting, h/a, hypertension,
palpitations and tachycardia , neck stiffiness and soreness)
6. What is the action of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs):
Block or inhibit the re-uptake of serotonin
7. Name some examples of SSRI drugs?: Teacher list ( Fluoxetine (Prozac),
Sertaline (Zoloft) Citalopram (Celexa)
- Others not on the list Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Paraxetine
(Paxil)
8. What disorder do SSRIs treat?: Depression, anxiety, obsessive Compulsive
9. What are the side effects of SSRIs?: H/A, lethargic, fatigue, weight gain
insomnia, nausea and vomiting, sexual dysfunction, and hyponatremia
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2024 A+ GUARANTEED
1. What is the action of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs): Inhibits or block the
re-uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine at the presynatic neuron
2. Name some examples of TCAs.: Amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil),
Nortriptyline ( Pamelor), Doxepin (Sinequan)
3. What disorder are TCAs given for?: Depression
4. What are the side effects of TCAs?: Sedation, orthostatic hypotension ,
anticolinergic effect (dry mouth, diminished GI motility and constipation,
tachycardia, difficulty voiding, dilated pupils, blurred vision, photophobia,
restlessness and confusion) , decrease libido
5. What do you need to know/teach about TCAs?: (Teacher)
- Get up slowly (Ortho Hypot)
- Monitor LOC, Do not operate heavy machine
- Do frequent oral care, hard candy, biotene (for dry mouth d/t (anticolinergic
effect)
, - Take it with or without food and taper up and down . Take it at same time every
day -Monitor the client's cardiac status and obtain an ECG before treatment and
periodically during therapy.
(Hesi Book)
Use cautiously in older adults and those with cardiac disorders, elevated intraocular
pressure, urinary retention, hyperthyroidism, seizure disorders, and liver or kidney
dysfunction. May be lethal in overdose and contraindicated in people taking MAOIs
due to can cause hypertensive crisis (nausea and vomiting, h/a, hypertension,
palpitations and tachycardia , neck stiffiness and soreness)
6. What is the action of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs):
Block or inhibit the re-uptake of serotonin
7. Name some examples of SSRI drugs?: Teacher list ( Fluoxetine (Prozac),
Sertaline (Zoloft) Citalopram (Celexa)
- Others not on the list Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluvoxamine (Luvox), Paraxetine
(Paxil)
8. What disorder do SSRIs treat?: Depression, anxiety, obsessive Compulsive
9. What are the side effects of SSRIs?: H/A, lethargic, fatigue, weight gain
insomnia, nausea and vomiting, sexual dysfunction, and hyponatremia
