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What is the primary mechanism of action of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?
- Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin only (correct)
- Inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
- Inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine only
- Inhibiting the reuptake of dopamine and serotonin
Which of the following is NOT a common CNS effect associated with the use of SSRIs?
Which of the following is NOT a common CNS effect associated with the use of SSRIs?
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Memory loss (correct)
For which of the following conditions are SSRIs indicated?
For which of the following conditions are SSRIs indicated?
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (correct)
- Schizophrenia
- Epilepsy
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
What is a notable adverse effect associated with the use of SSRIs in pediatric patients and adolescents?
What is a notable adverse effect associated with the use of SSRIs in pediatric patients and adolescents?
What should nurses assess for before administering SSRIs?
What should nurses assess for before administering SSRIs?
What is the recommended period for the drug to reach its full therapeutic effect?
What is the recommended period for the drug to reach its full therapeutic effect?
When switching between SSRIs and MAOIs, how long should one wait between the use of these two types of drugs?
When switching between SSRIs and MAOIs, how long should one wait between the use of these two types of drugs?
How often should the drug be administered initially?
How often should the drug be administered initially?
What should nurses assess for before administering SSRIs?
What should nurses assess for before administering SSRIs?
What should be monitored when a patient is taking SSRIs along with TCAs?
What should be monitored when a patient is taking SSRIs along with TCAs?
What is the recommended period for the drug to reach its full therapeutic effect?
What is the recommended period for the drug to reach its full therapeutic effect?
What should nurses assess for as part of baseline status before administering SSRIs?
What should nurses assess for as part of baseline status before administering SSRIs?
Which type of drug interaction with SSRIs can lead to a life-threatening serotonin syndrome?
Which type of drug interaction with SSRIs can lead to a life-threatening serotonin syndrome?
When switching between SSRIs and MAOIs, how long should one wait between the use of these two types of drugs?
When switching between SSRIs and MAOIs, how long should one wait between the use of these two types of drugs?
How often should the drug be administered initially?
How often should the drug be administered initially?
