Psych meds review sheet

Which neurotransmitter is primarily inhibitory and regulates anxiety?

• Dopamine

• Norepinephrine

• GABA

• Serotonin

Which benzodiazepine is commonly used for alcohol withdrawal?

• Buspirone

• Alprazolam

• Diazepam

• Fluoxetine

A nurse should instruct a client taking benzodiazepines to:

• Discontinue the medication if they feel sleepy

• Avoid concurrent use of alcohol

• Chew sustained-release tablets

• Take on an empty stomach only

Buspirone is different from benzodiazepines because:

• It works immediately

• It causes dependency

• It has no withdrawal symptoms

• It must not be taken with food

Which food should be avoided while taking buspirone?

• Milk

• Grapefruit juice

• Whole grain bread

• Bananas

Which SSRI is commonly used for anxiety and depression?

• Fluoxetine

• Amitriptyline

• Phenelzine

• Risperidone

A client taking SSRIs is at risk for which serious complication?

• Hypertensive crisis

• Serotonin syndrome

• Agranulocytosis

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome

The nurse should teach a client starting SSRIs that:

• They should expect immediate effects

• Therapeutic effects may take up to 4 weeks

• They should take the medication at night only

• They must avoid all dairy products

Which SNRI is contraindicated in clients with liver disease or heavy alcohol use?

• Desvenlafaxine

• Duloxetine

• Fluoxetine

• Escitalopram

Which tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is most associated with cardiac complications?

• Nortriptyline

• Imipramine

• Amitriptyline

• Amoxapine