12 Meds: Antidepressants-Ssris

Front 1

List 6 examples of SSRIs?

Back 1

1. fluoxetine (Prozac)
2. citalopram (Celexa)
3. Escitalopram (Lexapro)
4. Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
5. Paroxetine (Paxil)
6. Sertraline (Zoloft)

Front 2

moa of SSRIs?

Back 2

inhibit CNS neuronal uptake of serotonin .:. acts as a stimulant to counteract depression and to increase motivation

Front 3

4 indications for SSRIs?

Back 3

1. depression
2. OCD
3. bulemia
4. obesity

Front 4

14 s.e. of SSRIs

Back 4

1. headache, dizziness
2. nervousness
3. insomnia, drowsiness
4. anxiety
5. tremor
6. dry mouth
7. GI upset
8. taste changes*
9. sweating
10. rash
11. URI
12. painful menstruation
13. sexual dysfxn
14. weight gain

Front 5

What time should a pt take an SSRI?

Back 5

morning

Front 6

How long does it take an SSRI to have a full effect?

Back 6

4 wk

Front 7

What happens if SSRIs are given w/ MAOIs?

Back 7

risk for SEROTONIN SYNDROME

Front 8

What is serotonin syndrome?

Back 8

potentially fatal reaction of the body to having too much serotonin

Front 9

Which labs need to be monitored w/ SSRIs?

Back 9

1. thrombocytopenia (Plt)
2. leukopenia (WBC)
3. anemia (RBC)

Front 10

What should the nurse teach the pt who is on an SSRI?

Back 10

1. monitor weight
2. good mouth care