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Psychiatric meds

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What does the neurotransmitter serotonin do?   Sara makes you happy.  
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What are the SSRIs and what are they used for?   Selective Seritonin Reuptake Inhibitors: anti-depressant  
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SSRI drugs end with ______. Example?   "tine", "line "Fluoxetine (Prozac) Paroxetine (Paxil); Sertraline (Zoloft)  
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Side effects of SSRI'S..HINT: SSRI   Suicide, serotonin syndrome, reproduction dysfunction, insomnia  
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Symptoms of serotonin syndrome   agitation, hyperthermia, tremors  
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What do MAO's treat.   Depression  
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How do they work?   Inhibits an enzyme MAO that is responsible for breaking down neurotransmitters. Also breaks down tyramine which controls blood pressure.  
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Give example of MAO   selegiline (Eldepryl) also (P-N for psych nurse) -(Parnate) and (Nardil);  
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What are the side/adverse effects of MAOIs?   CNS Stimulation(nervousness, increased B/P, and HR. HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS (resulting from intake of tyramine):  
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What are some tyramine-rich foods?   Aged cheese, pepperoni, salami, avocados, figs, bananas, smoked fish, protein, some dietary  
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What does lithium treat?   bipolar  
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Nursing considerations for lithium   Need regular blood work. It's a salt. Avoid using table salt.  
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Lithium toxicity   drowsiness, blurred vision, confusion, tremors, coma  
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How long does it take for antidepressant medication to work?   2-4 weeks  
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What are TCAs and give an example   3 ringed chemical that keeps norepinephrine and serotonin in the nerve terminals. Used for Depression, Depressive episodes of bipolar disorder. Example amitriptyline (Elavil)  
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What are the side/adverse effects of TCAs   Orthostatic hypotension; Anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, tachycardia)  
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What does the neurotransmitter dopamine do?   Neurotransmitter of pleasure and coordinated movement.  
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Schizophrenia patients are thought to have an excess of what neurotransmitter?   dopamine  
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Example of dopamine antagonist?   chlorpromazine (Thorazine), thioridazine (Mellaril ), clozapine (Clopine),  
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Common side-effects of dopamine antagonist   sedation, dystonia, expyramidal effects (uncoordinated movement-too little dopamine)  
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What does the neurotransmitter gaba(for short) do?   Inhibitory neurotransmitter that quiets nerves.  
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How do benzodiazepines work?   Enhance gaba  
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Ending and Example of a benzodiazepine   Pam-diazepam (valium), lorazepam (ativan)..end in PAM-she's an anxious lady.;)  
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What are benzodiazepines used for?   anxiety, seizures, deliurium tremors  
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Benzodiazepine side effects   drowsiness, sedation, amnesia, confusion  
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What kind of diet is needed for those on MAO inhibitors   Low tyramine diet  
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