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Depression meds Flashcards

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Blocks the serotonin reuptake sites, allowing serotonin to remain active in the synapse longer
Can be used for OCD, bulimia (increase dosages), GAD, social phobia, PTSD

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

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examples of SSRIs

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 Fluoxetine (Prozac)-longest ½ life
 Paroxetine (Paxil)-more sedating and weight gain
 Sertraline (Zoloft)
 Fluvoxamine (Luvox)-liver toxicity
 Citalopram (Celexa)-over 40 mg, cardiac issues
 Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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SSRI - only approved for OCD

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Fluvoxamine (Luvox)

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SSRI - more sedating, more weight gain, higher risk of
sexual dysfunction, risk of discontinuation syndrome, akathisia,
Category D
-not recommended for adolescents

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Paroxetine (paxil)

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adverse effects of SSRIs

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 GI—N/V/D - very common!
 Hyponatremia (CMP, BNP)
 Sexual dysfunction (over 30%) - decreased libido, impotence , ejaculatory disturbances, anorgasmia
 Anxiety/agitation (wanes)
 Insomnia/sedation
 Weight loss/gain
 Discontinuation events
 Diaphoresis
-hypomania, psychosis

Suicide risk!!!

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Sudden discontinuation of SSRIs associated with withdrawal
symptoms (flu like symptoms, nightmares, vivid dreams, tremor,
anxiety, N, poor concentration

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SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome:

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precipitous increase in CNS concentration of serotonin

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serotonin syndrome - medical emergency

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serotonin syndrome adverse effects

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 Confusion, restlessness, agitation, incoordination, myoclonus, fever, diaphoresis, shivering, tremor, diarrhea
 Progression—hypoxia, rhabdomyolysis, metabolic acidosis, DIC, renal failure, coma, death

Shivering
Sweating
Hyperthermia
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Myoclonus (sudden muscle contractions)
Nausea, tremor
Hyperreflexia/clonus (overactive reflexes)
Diarrhea
Mydriasis (pupil dilation)

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Block norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake

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SNRIs—Serotonin and Norepinepherine Reuptake Inhibitors

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SNRIs—Serotonin and Norepinepherine Reuptake Inhibitors

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 Duloxetine (Cymbalta)-may impair glycemic control in DM (neuropathy)
 Venlafaxine (Effexor) - monitor BP
 Desvenlafazine (Pristiq)
 Fetzima (Levomilnacipran)-newest one, more blocking
of NE than serotonin, also used for fibromyalgia

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SNRI - may impair glycemic control in DM, can be used
for peripheral neuropathy or nerve type pain, cases of fatal liver
toxicity

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duloxetine (cymbalta)

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SNRI - lethal cardiac arrhythmias, may cause HTN at
higher doses (>300 mg)

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venlafaxine (effexar)

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SNRI - newer form of venlafaxine, less side effects,
expensive

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desvenlafaxine (pristiq)

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adverse effects of SNRIs - serotonin and Norepinepherine Reuptake Inhibitors

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 GI—N/V/D, constipation, anorexia/weight loss or gain
 Hyponatremia
 Anxiety/agitation
 Insomnia/somnolence
 Discontinuation events
 Diaphoresis
 Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
 Caution with cardiac patients
 Dry mouth, sweating
 Sexual dysfunction

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Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

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 Amitriptyline (Elavil)
 Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
 Imipramine (Tofranil)
 Desipramine (Norpramin)
 Clomipramine (Anafranil)
 Doxepin (Sinequan)
 Protriptyline (Vivactil)
 Amoxepine (Asendin)
 Maprotiline (Ludiomil)

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adverse effects of tricyclic antidepressants (more severe)

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 Anticholinergic
 Orthostatic hypotension
 Carbohydrate cravings, hyperglycemia
 Dry mouth
 Constipation
 Dizziness
 Nausea
 Anxiety
 Sexual dysfunction
 Weight gain
 Diaphoresis
 Seizures
 Excitement, nightmares, agitation, restlessness, insomnia,
confusion, disturbed concentration, disorientation
 Hypomania, psychosis

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nursing priorities for tricyclic antidepressants

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Avoid in the elderly
Check EKGs
LETHAL IN OVERDOSE: lethal dose is 3 x therapeutic dose

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

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 Tranlycypromaine (Parnate)
 Phenelzine (Nardil)
Isocarboxazid (Marplan)

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adverse effects of monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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 “Dirty drugs”—not frequently used, atypical depression
 Orthostatic hypotension
 Anticholinergic
 Hypertensive crisis—stroke or death, ingestions of tyramine-containing foods or stimulant drugs
(Tryamine foods: aged cheeses, smoked fish, chocolate, coffee, yogurt, red wine, beer fava beans, etc.)

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Mirtazepine (Remeron) adverse effects

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 Sedation, fatigue, insomnia, agitation, restlessness, and nervousness
 Vivid dreams
 Dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision
 Edema
 Agranulocytosis/neutropenia

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Trazodone (Desyrel) adverse effects

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 Drowsiness
 Weakness, lethargy, fatigue
 Hypomania, psychosis, panic reactions
 Orthostatic hypotension
-SIADH
-erectile dysfunction

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Mirtazepine (Remeron) use

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weight gain
insomnia

23
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trazodone (desyrel) use

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priapism
insomnia

24
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used for smoking cessation, increases anxiety (do NOT prescribe to someone with anxiety), increases energy, weight loss, may increase sex drive
Appetite suppressants

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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adverse effects of bupropion (wellbutrin)

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 Vivid nightmares
 Headache
 Nervousness, agitation, hypomania
 Dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation
 Diaphoresis
 Increased blood pressure
 Nausea
 Seizures
 Sexual side effects in over 30%

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contraindications of bupropion (wellbutrin)

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bulimia, anorexia, alcohol abuse, h/o seizures or doses > 450 mg

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Aripiprazole (Abilify) use

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Atypical antipsychotic—approved for MDD, bipolar

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adverse effects of Aripiprazole (Abilify)

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 Black box: Dementia, SI
 Slow titration of doses
 Somnolence
 May smoke out DM

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Newer antidepressant, good for comorbidity of anxiety

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Brintellix (Vortioxetine)

30
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adverse effects of brintellix (vortioxetine)

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nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and sexual dysfunction

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laboratory monitoring for antidepressants

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 Baseline-CBC, LFT, TFT, Electrolytes (especially SSRIs)
 Ongoing-repeat every 6-12 months

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antidepressant precautions

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 Abrupt withdrawal
 Lowering seizure threshold: Maprotiline, bupropion
 Risk of suicide
 Toxic in Overdose
-TCAs
-MAOIs
 Diabetes:
-Increase with medications that increase norepinephrine (TCAs, venlafaxine, buproprion, duloxetine) should not be used first because these may worsen diabetic control

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category C SSRIs

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Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac

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category D SSRIs

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paxil

35
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herbal for depression: anxiety, bed-wetting, cancer, insomnia, etc

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St. John’s Wort

36
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nursing priorities in herbals for depression

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-Avoid in pregnancy or breast-feeding and birth control pills
-Sun sensitivity

37
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Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D)

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The higher the number, increase in depression severity:
 Over 23, very severe depression
 19-22, severe
 14-18, moderate
 8-13, mild

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Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2)

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Depressed mood or anhedonia over the past two weeks
1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things?
2. Feeling down, depressed, or helpless?

39
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Severity of depression during the past two weeks (5 or higher)

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Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

40
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Assess severity of depression symptoms versus screening tool

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Quick Inventory of Depression Symptoms (QIDS)

41
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Depressive symptoms over the past week, cost, not a free tool

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Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-2)

42
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Degree of depression in a previously diagnosed individual (50 or over)

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Zung Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS)

43
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65 and up
Score of 10 or higher, depression
Yes/no questions, cognitive impairment may affect score

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Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)

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MAOI client education

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Avoid foods and medications high in tyramine when taking MAOIs

45
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foods high in tyramine

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Aged cheese
Wine; beer
Chocolate; colas
Coffee; tea
Sour cream; yogurt
Smoked and processed meats
Beef or chicken liver
Canned figs
Caviar
Raisins
Pickled herring
Yeast products
Broad beans
Soy sauce
Cold remedies
Diet pills

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atypical antidepressants

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, others)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
Trazodone

47
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abrupt withdrawl from SSRIs causes:

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flu-like symptoms

48
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therapeutic effects/goals for antidepressants

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Elevation of mood
Improved appetite
Improved sleep
Increased physical activity
Improved clarity of thinking
Better memory
Decreased feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, inadequacy, delusional preoccupation and ambivalence

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