SSRIs MOA and Indications

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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?

Drowsiness

Headache

Insomnia

Memory loss (correct)

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?

Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses assess for before administering SSRIs?

Factors that are contraindications and cautions in the use of the drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended period for the drug to reach its full therapeutic effect?

4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

When switching between SSRIs and MAOIs, how long should one wait between the use of these two types of drugs?

2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

How often should the drug be administered initially?

Once a day in the morning Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses assess for before administering SSRIs?

Affect, orientation, and reflexes; vision; and blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored when a patient is taking SSRIs along with TCAs?

Increased effects, both therapeutic and toxic Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended period for the drug to reach its full therapeutic effect?

Up to 4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses assess for as part of baseline status before administering SSRIs?

Liver and kidney function Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drug interaction with SSRIs can lead to a life-threatening serotonin syndrome?

TCAs Signup and view all the answers

When switching between SSRIs and MAOIs, how long should one wait between the use of these two types of drugs?

2-4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

How often should the drug be administered initially?

Once in the morning Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary mechanism of action of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?

Which of the following is NOT a common CNS effect associated with the use of SSRIs?

For which of the following conditions are SSRIs indicated?

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 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?

How often should the drug be administered initially?

What should nurses assess for before administering SSRIs?

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 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?

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?

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