Psychology > EXAM > MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(ALL ANSWERS CORRECT) (All)

MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(ALL ANSWERS CORRECT)

Document Content and Description Below

1.What is the mechanism by which antidepressant medications achieved their desired effect (regardless of the different physiological processes by which this action is accomplished? Increase level of n... orepinephrine and serotonin 2.For what must a nurse be on the alert with a client who is receiving antidepressant medication? Sudden lifts of mood (may indicated suicidal ideation) 3.When should a nurse expect a client to begin to showing signs of symptomatic relief after the initiation of antidepressant therapy? Depending on the medication from 1 to 4 weeks 4.Give an example of a tricyclic antidepressant? MAOI? SSRI? Tricyclic- amitriptyline (Elavil), MAOI- phenelzine (Nardil), SSRI- fluoxetine(Prozac) 5.Describe some common side effects and nursing implications for tricyclic antidepressants. Dry mouth (offer sugarless candy, ice, frequent sips of water), constipation (increase fluids and foods high in fiber), sedation (request physician to order given at bedtime), orthostatic hypotension (teach client to rise slowly from a sitting or lying position; take vital signs every shift) 6.What is the most potentially life-threatening adverse effect of MAOIs? Hypertensive crisis Symptoms for which the nurse must be on alert and items the client must avoid consuming include: nurse should be on the alert for symptoms of severe occipital headache, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, muscle rigidity, fever, sweating, marked increase in BP, chest pain and coma [Show More]

Last updated: 2 years ago

Preview 1 out of 2 pages

Buy Now

Instant download

We Accept: