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What is the primary goal when discontinuing antidepressant medication?
What is the primary goal when discontinuing antidepressant medication?
- To rapidly stop the medication to avoid side effects
- To prevent discontinuation symptoms from occurring
- To taper the dose slowly over a period of weeks or months (correct)
- To abruptly discontinue the medication once the patient feels better
Which of the following is a potential discontinuation symptom when stopping antidepressant medication?
Which of the following is a potential discontinuation symptom when stopping antidepressant medication?
- Weight gain
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea (correct)
- Constipation
What is the recommended approach when discontinuation symptoms occur during tapering?
What is the recommended approach when discontinuation symptoms occur during tapering?
- Immediately stop the medication to avoid further symptoms
- Ignore the symptoms, as they are typically mild and will resolve on their own
- Switch to a different antidepressant medication
- Increase the dose slightly to stop the symptoms, then taper more slowly (correct)
When starting a new antidepressant while discontinuing an initial medication, what should be monitored for?
When starting a new antidepressant while discontinuing an initial medication, what should be monitored for?
What is the recommended time frame for not starting a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) after stopping another antidepressant?
What is the recommended time frame for not starting a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) after stopping another antidepressant?
What is the primary role of the primary care nurse practitioner in managing patients with mental health concerns?
What is the primary role of the primary care nurse practitioner in managing patients with mental health concerns?
What is a common consequence of comorbidity between anxiety and depressive disorders with chronic medical diseases?
What is a common consequence of comorbidity between anxiety and depressive disorders with chronic medical diseases?
Which factor contributes to the early mortality of individuals with mental illnesses like depression and anxiety?
Which factor contributes to the early mortality of individuals with mental illnesses like depression and anxiety?
In the treatment of depression and anxiety, what influences the choice of medication for a patient?
In the treatment of depression and anxiety, what influences the choice of medication for a patient?
What is a recommended approach when liver or kidney function is compromised in a patient with depression or anxiety?
What is a recommended approach when liver or kidney function is compromised in a patient with depression or anxiety?
Why should primary care providers prioritize early assessment and treatment of mental health symptoms in patients?
Why should primary care providers prioritize early assessment and treatment of mental health symptoms in patients?
What is the primary reason for recognizing the importance of treating depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with chronic illnesses?
What is the primary reason for recognizing the importance of treating depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with chronic illnesses?
What is the recommended screening tool for detecting generalized anxiety disorder and social or school phobias in children aged 8-11?
What is the recommended screening tool for detecting generalized anxiety disorder and social or school phobias in children aged 8-11?
According to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), what is the recommendation for routine screening for depression in children aged 7-11?
According to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), what is the recommendation for routine screening for depression in children aged 7-11?
Which SSRI has FDA approval for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in children aged 7 and older?
Which SSRI has FDA approval for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in children aged 7 and older?
What is the recommended starting dosage of SSRIs for children and adolescents, compared to the typical starting dosage for adults?
What is the recommended starting dosage of SSRIs for children and adolescents, compared to the typical starting dosage for adults?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of SSRIs in children and adolescents?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of SSRIs in children and adolescents?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of older adults with anxiety and depression?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the treatment of older adults with anxiety and depression?
According to the American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria, what is the caution regarding the use of benzodiazepines in older adults?
According to the American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria, what is the caution regarding the use of benzodiazepines in older adults?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of antidepressants in pregnant women?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of antidepressants in pregnant women?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of clomipramine for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of clomipramine for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children?
According to the Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC), what is recommended for the management of depression in children and adolescents aged 10-21 in primary care settings?
According to the Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC), what is recommended for the management of depression in children and adolescents aged 10-21 in primary care settings?
What is the most common symptom of postpartum depression (PPD) that is often referred to as the 'baby blues'?
What is the most common symptom of postpartum depression (PPD) that is often referred to as the 'baby blues'?
According to the passage, what is the recommended screening tool for assessing depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period?
According to the passage, what is the recommended screening tool for assessing depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period?
What is the key benefit of taking antidepressants during the postpartum period for a woman with a prior history of postpartum depression?
What is the key benefit of taking antidepressants during the postpartum period for a woman with a prior history of postpartum depression?
According to the passage, what is the main risk associated with the use of the SSRI paroxetine during the first trimester of pregnancy?
According to the passage, what is the main risk associated with the use of the SSRI paroxetine during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a potential negative consequence of untreated postpartum depression?
Which of the following is NOT a potential negative consequence of untreated postpartum depression?
What is the recommended approach for healthcare providers and pregnant women when making decisions about the use of antidepressants during breastfeeding?
What is the recommended approach for healthcare providers and pregnant women when making decisions about the use of antidepressants during breastfeeding?
What is the primary goal of treatment for anxiety and depressive disorders?
What is the primary goal of treatment for anxiety and depressive disorders?
What is the primary reason for conducting a thorough physical examination and laboratory tests in patients presenting with depressive and anxiety symptoms?
What is the primary reason for conducting a thorough physical examination and laboratory tests in patients presenting with depressive and anxiety symptoms?
According to the passage, what is the main risk associated with the use of antidepressants during the first trimester of pregnancy?
According to the passage, what is the main risk associated with the use of antidepressants during the first trimester of pregnancy?
What is the recommended approach for healthcare providers when screening for depression in pregnant and postpartum patients?
What is the recommended approach for healthcare providers when screening for depression in pregnant and postpartum patients?
What is one of the psychological symptoms that can be treated with psychotherapy?
What is one of the psychological symptoms that can be treated with psychotherapy?
What is the primary care provider (PCP) recommended to do in the same appointment when treating a patient with depression and anxiety?
What is the primary care provider (PCP) recommended to do in the same appointment when treating a patient with depression and anxiety?
What should the PCP do if the patient has not followed up on the referral to a mental health provider or if the therapist does not fit the needs of the patient?
What should the PCP do if the patient has not followed up on the referral to a mental health provider or if the therapist does not fit the needs of the patient?
Why is it important for the PCP to have a list of therapists of both genders when recommending therapy?
Why is it important for the PCP to have a list of therapists of both genders when recommending therapy?
What information about the therapists should the PCP provide to the patient when making a referral?
What information about the therapists should the PCP provide to the patient when making a referral?
What is the purpose of the PCP asking the patient to sign a release of information for the therapist?
What is the purpose of the PCP asking the patient to sign a release of information for the therapist?
What is one of the greatest rewards for the PCP when treating a patient with depression or anxiety?
What is one of the greatest rewards for the PCP when treating a patient with depression or anxiety?
What is the purpose of the PRESCRIBING PEARL guidelines mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the PRESCRIBING PEARL guidelines mentioned in the text?
According to the PRESCRIBING PEARL guidelines, what should a PCP always do when assessing a patient for depression?
According to the PRESCRIBING PEARL guidelines, what should a PCP always do when assessing a patient for depression?
What is the recommended approach when initiating treatment with an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) for a patient with anxiety and/or depression?
What is the recommended approach when initiating treatment with an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) for a patient with anxiety and/or depression?
