The advantage of using a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) over a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is that (Select all that apply):

Ms. Sullivan is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit following a break up with her boyfriend and taking a handful of lorazepam (Ativan). Which nursing intervention would take priority?

The physician tells the nurse, “The medication I’m prescribing for the patient enhances the g-aminobutyric acid (GABA) system.” Which patient behavior will provide evidence that the medication therapy is successful?

A patient seen in the emergency department is experiencing irritability, pressured speech, and increased levels of anxiety. Which would be the nurse’s priority intervention?

Mr. Jones is suffering from treatment resistant depression and is seeking a non-pharmacological treatment for his illness. The nurse is discussing Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with the patient. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Which action is the nurses priority for a newly admitted patient who is anxious?

A nurse caring for a patient taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) will develop outcome criteria related to:

Which information would the nurse include when teaching family members about nonverbal behavioral clues to monitor for in a person who may be suicidal?

A nurse is caring for a patient taking phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for treatment resistant depression. What contraindications should the nurse be aware of when providing education about this medication?

A patient who has been taking lithium carbonate 300mg tid comes to the outpatient department with a list of medications he is taking. Which of the medications on the list would require re-evaluation of lithium dosage?