Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, lithium
1. Which two neurotransmitters would the brain be deficient inif experiencing symptoms of depression?
2. List generic names of 4 SSRIs.
3. List four common side effects of SSRIs and what the nurse’sinstructions to the patient would be.
4. Why might serotonin syndrome occur?
5. Name a side effect of the norepinepherine dopamine reuptakeinhibitor, bupropion (Wellbutrin), that the nurse must take specialprecautions for.
6. State the most serious side effects of tricyclicantidepressants.
7. Name six general side effects of TCAs and nursingimplications
8. What are eight signs/symptoms of a hypertensive crisis thatresult from taking an MAOI with over the counter cough coldmedication with ephedrine, foods with tyrosine, narcotics, generalanesthetics, stimulants or TCAs?
9. List ten categories of foods/beverages to be avoided on anMAOI diet.
10. What are eight side effects of lithium that may occur at ablood level between 0.9-1.4mEq/L?
11. List six toxic effects of lithium at blood levels between1.5-2.0 mEq/L and two appropriate nursing actions.
12. List ten toxic effects of lithium at blood levels between2.0-2.5 mEq/L.
13. List a toxic effect of lithium at blood level above 2.5mEq/L.
14. When lithium is initiated, how often are blood levelsdrawn?
15. What time of day are lithium blood levels drawn?
16. The nurse would expect to administer lithium how manytimes /day and in what dose range?
17. Discuss the dietary sodium intake necessary for a patienttaking lithium.
18. Name a hematological side effect of divalproex and anursing implication.
19. Name a hematologic side effect of carbamazepine and anursing implication.
20. Name one dermatological side effect of lamotrigine and anursing implication.
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