Serotonin syndrome - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite? A. Escitalopram B. Fluvoxamine C. Fluoxetine D. Sertraline - C 2. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood B. Suicidal thoughts C. Anhedonia D. Sleep - D 3. Of the following combinations of medications, which one would you want to avoid? A. Fluoxetine-lithium B. F...

Final Exam:NR572/ NR 572 (2023/ 2024 Latest Update) Advanced Acute Care Management Exam Review |Week 5-8| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: What non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic is used in the treatment of general- ized anxiety disorder? Answer: Buspirone (Wellbutrin) -nonsedating -not tolerance or dependence -does not react with benzo receptors or alcohol -no abuse or disinhibition potential - requires several weeks to take effect. Q: Diagnostic crite...

NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Latest Exam 1| Questions With All Verified Answers 2024 A 22-year-old woman with SAD has significant improvement in anxiety after 14 weeks of treatment with sertraline. How long should she remain on sertraline? A. Discontinue now B. Additional 3 months C. Additional 6 months D. Additional 1-2 years E. Lifetime therapy Correct Answer: C A 23-year-old married white woman comes to the outpatient psychiatric clinic complaining of decreased sleep, decrease...

Final Exam: NR546/ NR 546 (NEW Update 2024/ 2025) Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Review |Weeks 5-8 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) possess both SRI and NRI properties, but they also block other receptors, including α1-adrenergic, histamine-1, and muscarinic cholinergic receptors. TCAs are not used first-line because of the high incidence...

WGU D027 Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations Quiz Bank (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: r levels continue to increase, and a decision is made to start him on in- sulin. Although the patient is comfortable with the concept of starting insulin, he is concerned with the formulation of the insulin saying, "I heard insulin was made from pigs. If that is the case, I cannot take it due to my faith." Which response should be given to ...

Nsg 552 Wilkes University EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS Acute anxiety - ANSWER First line for acute panic may be short term benzo use. short acting benzos cause rebound anxiety and are the most abused Benzodiazepines - ANSWER Withdrawal can be dangerous, even deadly. Stopping abruptly is not advised. Symptoms of agitation, tension, irritability, and sz. may occur anxiety disorders - ANSWER psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive beh...

NRNP 6675/ NRNP6675 Midterm Exam Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal? - Answer: B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx withdrawal s/s 2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP? - Answer: D) A&B only A) all have some degrees of prescriptive privileges in all states and the district of columbia B) all are considered primary p...

Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Rapid dose escalation; parental route of administration; higher potency typical antipsychotics Discrepancy between anatomical sex and gender is known as? B) Gender Discordance Antipsychotic medication provides D2 blockage in the meso-coritcal pathway causing which of the following effects? B) Increases EPS Incorrect: reduces negative s/s, causes prolactinemia, reduces positive symptoms Ph...

Final Exam: FNP654/ FNP 654: Family Primary Care II Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) - GCU Q: Which monitoring parameters are necessary when caring for a patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome? Select all that apply. Answer: Bladder scans Cardiac telemetry Fever Vital capacity measures Q: Following an upper respiratory infection, a patient begins to develop ataxia and distal paresthesias, along with oculomotor symptoms and ...

NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Test 1 Questions With All Correct Answers Which of the following SSRIs requires up to a 5-week washout period because of the long half-life of its potent active metabolite? A. Escitalopram B. Fluvoxamine C. Fluoxetine D. Sertraline - CORRECT ANSWERS C Which of the following symptoms is most likely to improve within approximately 1 week of starting treatment? A. Depressed mood B. Suicidal thoughts C. Anhedonia D. Sleep - CORRECT ...