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Depression results in a deficiency in ______, _____, or ______.
- Norepinephrine (NE)
- Dopamine
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- Serotonin (5HT)
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What is Imipramine and how does it work?
- Tricyclic Antidepressant
- reduces the re-uptake of 5HT and NE into the nerves
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What is used to treat enuresis, migraines, sleep disorders, and OCD?
- Imipramine
- Trycyclic Antidepressant
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Imipramine interacts with what other drugs?
- MAOI's
- Oral anticoagulants
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What time of day should imipramine be taken?
Evening, due to the sedative effect
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What type of drug is Pheneizine (Nardil)? treats what?
- MAOI
- treats patient with depression that have been unresponsive to other medications - used as a last resort
- NOT for CHILDREN
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What cautions should be used when taking an MAOI?
- Use of other anti-depression meds
- Myelography tests (using dyes)
- Increased BP
- Avoid foods high in Tyramine (pickles, cheese, fermented foods, red wine)
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What is Fluoxetine used to treat?
Prozac- treats bulimia, PMDD, PTSD, social phobias/ anxiety, OCD
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What drugs should be avoided while taking Fluoxetine ?
- MAOI's
- Do not stop abruptly
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What are some nursing considerations for Fluoxetine?
- Take in AM to avoid insomnia
- Use barrier contraceptives
- Decrease dose with elderly or those with impaired liver/kidney
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What is Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyaban) used to treat?
Smoking cessation
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____ seizures are characterized by a sudden, temporary
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