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QMHP EXAM - BASIC PSYCHIATRIC MEDS QUIZZES & ANS!!
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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 antidepressant therapies.
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