Question 1

What is the major advantage of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) over other types of antidepressant therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) They are less expensive than the other classes of antidepressants. 
B) They cure major depressive illnesses. 
C) They do not cause the anticholinergic and cardiovascular adverse effects. 
D) Therapeutic relief is immediate. 
A) They are less expensive than the other classes of antidepressants. 
B) They cure major depressive illnesses. 
C) They do not cause the anticholinergic and cardiovascular adverse effects. 
D) Therapeutic relief is immediate.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a patient about medication treatment for depression.The patient asks how long it will take before sleep and appetite will begin to improve.Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 days 
B) 1 week 
C) 4 weeks 
D) 2 months 
A) 3 days 
B) 1 week 
C) 4 weeks 
D) 2 months

Question 3

Which instruction(s) is/are most pertinent to include in the discharge teaching of a patient on lithium (Eskalith) who is being discharged? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A) "Persistent vomiting and profuse diarrhea are signs of toxicity and must be reported to the health care provider immediately." 
B) "It is important to comply with schedules for blood tests to assess therapeutic levels." 
C) "You should avoid foods such as Chianti wine and aged cheeses." 
D) "The common adverse effects to expect, which are excessive nausea, anorexia, and abdominal cramps, tend to resolve." 
E) "You will be gradually weaned off this medication."
F)"Take the medication with food or milk." 
A) "Persistent vomiting and profuse diarrhea are signs of toxicity and must be reported to the health care provider immediately." 
B) "It is important to comply with schedules for blood tests to assess therapeutic levels." 
C) "You should avoid foods such as Chianti wine and aged cheeses." 
D) "The common adverse effects to expect, which are excessive nausea, anorexia, and abdominal cramps, tend to resolve." 
E) "You will be gradually weaned off this medication."
F)"Take the medication with food or milk."

Question 4

What is the action of MAOIs on neurotransmitters?

Accepted Answer

A) Blocking their reuptake 
B) Increasing their production 
C) Blocking their destruction 
D) Increasing their reuptake 
A) Blocking their reuptake 
B) Increasing their production 
C) Blocking their destruction 
D) Increasing their reuptake

Exam 17: Drugs Used for Mood Disorders

What is the major advantage of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) over other types of antidepressant therapy?

The nurse is teaching a patient about medication treatment for depression.The patient asks how long it will take before sleep and appetite will begin to improve.Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

Which instruction(s) is/are most pertinent to include in the discharge teaching of a patient on lithium (Eskalith) who is being discharged? (Select all that apply.)

What is the action of MAOIs on neurotransmitters?

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