Varcarolis' Foundations Of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (8ed.) Study Guide Rated A+

IMIPRAMINE: Side Effects {Ans: Sedation/drowsiness Dry mouth Acute renal failure Photosensitivity Hyperglycemia Diarrhea Urinary retention Agranulocytosis Confusion Weight gain Hyper/hypothyroidism Orthostatic hypotension Dysrhythmias Blurred vision Hepatitis}MIRTAZAPINE: Side Effects {Ans: Drowsiness, dizziness Increased appetite, weight gain Constipation Flulike symptoms Dry mouth Orthostatic hypotension Palpitations Blurred vision Hepatitis Renal failure Agranulocytosis Photosensitivity}AMPHETAMINE/DEXTROAMPHETAMINE: Nursing Considerations {Ans: Take in the morning High potential for abuse Rx C-II}QUETIAPINE: Nursing Considerations {Ans: Avoid use with alcohol, CNS depressants Use caution in potentially hazardous activities Avoid changing positions (lying/sitting/standing) rapidly Avoid strenuous exercise in hot weather Avoid OTC meds unless approved by provider May increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior May cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome Rx; Preg Cat C}NORTRIPTYLINE: Nursing Considerations {Ans: Full therapeutic effect may require 2-3 weeks Suicide risk high after 10-14 days due to increased energy Use safety precautions with hazardous activity Avoid use with alcohol, CNS depressants Avoid sudden positional changes Do not stop abruptly May cause serotonin syndrome Rx; Preg Cat C}FLUOXETINE: Purpose {Ans: treatment of major depression, OCD, bulimia, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and panic disorders}ZOLPIDEM: Nursing Considerations {Ans: Dosage may need to be reduced in patient using a CNS depressant, to avoid