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Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice, 1st. Ed., Demler & Rhoads, 2018 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAO-Is)
- Indications
- Atypical Depression
- Mechanism of Action
- Increase Levels of Amine Neurotransmitters
- Drugs
- "Takes Pride In Shanghai"
- Tranylcypromine
- Phenelzine
- Isocarboxazid
- Selegiline
1 min
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Contraindications
- Contraindications
- Wine and Cheese
- Hypertensive Crisis
- Serotonin Drugs
- Serotonin Syndrome
1 min
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Overview
- Indications
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mechanism of Action
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Drugs
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
- Escitalopram
- Fluoxetine
- Side Effects
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Treat with Cyproheptadine
2 mins
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Reuptake of Serotonin
- Indications
- Depression
- Side Effects
- Sexual Dysfunction
- CNS Stimulation
- Weight Changes
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Contraindications
- No MAO-Is
- No Anticoagulants / Antiplatelets
- Considerations
- Suicide Risk
- Delayed Onset of Action
2 mins
Trazodone
- Indications
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibit Serotonin Reuptake
- Alpha-1 Blocker
- Histamine (H1) Blocker
- Side Effects
- Sedation
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Dry Mouth
- Priapism
- Arrhythmias
2 mins
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Indications
- Depression
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Duloxetine
- Panic and Anxiety
- Venlafaxine
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Reuptake of Serotonin and NE
- Side Effects
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Decreased Libido
1 min
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits Reuptake of Norepinephrine and Serotonin
- Indications
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Fibromyalgia
- Side Effects
- Sedation
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Anticholinergic Effects
- Cardiac Toxicity
- Considerations
- Delayed Effect
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
2 mins
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Indications
- Indications
- Major Depression
- Bedwetting
- Fibromyalgia
- OCD
- Drugs
- -Iptyline or -Ipramine Suffix
- Amitriptyline
- Desipramine
- Clomipramine
- Imipramine
- Nortriptyline
2 mins
Bupropion
- Indications
- Depression
- Smoking Cessation
- Mechanism of Action
- Increase Dopamine and NE
- Side Effects
- Stimulant Side Effects
- Seizure
1 min
Antipsychotics Overview
- Generations
- Typical
- Atypical
- Mechanism
- Blocks D2 Receptor
- 2nd Generation Blocks the 5-HT 2 Receptor
- Indications
- Psychosis
- Delirium
- Bipolar Disorder
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Side Effects
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
4 mins
Atypical Antipsychotics
- Indications
- Schizophrenia
- Mechanism of Action
- Unknown Mechanism
- Side Effects
- Seizures
- Prolonged QT Interval
- Agranulocytosis
- Weight Gain
- Fewer Extrapyramidal Side Effects
- Fewer Anticholinergic Side Effects
2 mins
Risperidone (Risperdal)
- Mechanism
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Indications
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Mania
- Autism-Associated Irritability
- Side Effects
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Gynecomastia
- Galactorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Prolonged QT
- Considerations
- Intramuscular Long Acting (Depot) Form
2 mins
Haloperidol (Haldol)
- Mechanism
- High Potency Antipsychotic
- Indications
- Migraine
- Schizophrenia
- Side Effects
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Weight Gain
- QT Prolongation
- Restlessness
- Considerations
- Caution in Seizure Patients
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
2 mins
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
- Mechanism
- Low Potency Antipsychotic
- Indications
- Schizophrenia
- Hiccups
- Side Effects
- Sedation
- Weight Gain
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Anticholinergic Effects
- QT Prolongation
- Neuroendocrine Effects
- Caution in Seizure Patients
- Corneal Deposits
2 mins
High Potency Antipsychotic Drugs
- High Potency Drugs
- Fluphenazine
- Trifluoperazine
- Haloperidol
- Pimozide
- Side Effects
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Short Term
- Dystonia
- Restlessness (Akathisia)
- Torticollis
- Long Term
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Parkinson's-Like Symptoms
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
3 mins
Low Potency Antipsychotic Drugs
- Drugs
- Chlorpromazine
- Corneal Deposits
- Thioridazine
- Retinal Deposits
- Shared Side Effects
- Alpha1 Antagonist Effects
- Anticholinergic Effects
- Antihistamine Effects
2 mins
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