QMHP EXAM - BASIC PSYCHIATRIC
MEDS QUIZZES & ANS!!SNRIs Answer - Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors SSRIs Answer - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors NDRIs Answer - Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors
True or false: SSRIs, NDRIs, and SNRIs are considered new types of medications.
Answer - True. These medications are commonly prescribed because they improve symptoms related to a broad group of depressive and anxiety disorders and are associated with fewer side effects These are still prescribed but are often associated with more side effects. Answer - Tricyclics and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) AKA 'older' antidepressants.Still may be best fit for some individuals.How long to antidepressants take to work? Answer - 4-8 weeks Which symptoms of antidepressants sometimes improve before mood lifts? Answer
- Problems with: sleep, appetite, energy, or concentration.
What are some of the side effects of SSRIs and other antidepressants? (Bonus:
additional information about side effects) Answer - Upset stomach, headache, sexual dysfunction. Bonus: side effects are generally mild and tend to improve over time.What can be done for individuals who are sensitive to the side effects of antidepressant medications? Answer - Start with a low dose, increasing the daily dose very slowly and/or adjusting when they take the medication (ex: at night with food).What is a newer FDA-approved medication for treatment-resistant depression?Answer - Esketamine When is treatment-resistant depression diagnosed/Esketamine prescribed? Answer
- When a person's symptoms have not improved after trying at least two
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antidepressant therapies.