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A patient who has been taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for depression for several months tells the provider that the medication has not helped with symptoms. The provider plans to switch the patient to an SSRI.
 
  The nurse will teach this patient to: a. start taking the SSRI and stop the MAOI when symptoms improve.
  b. start taking the SSRI and then gradually withdraw the MAOI.
  c. stop taking the MAOI and wait 5 weeks before starting the SSRI.
  d. stop taking the MAOI 2 weeks before starting the SSRI.

Question 2

Which are medical applications of central nervous system drugs? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Analgesia
  b. Anesthesia
  c. Depression
  d. Euphoria
  e. Seizure control


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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MAOIs increase 5-HT availability, thus greatly increasing the risk of serotonin syndrome. MAOIs should be withdrawn at least 14 days before an SSRI is started. An SSRI should never be given at the same time as an MAOI. It is not necessary to wait 5 weeks before starting an SSRI.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E
CNS drugs have medical uses for pain management, anesthesia, and seizure control. Depression and euphoria are side effects that can contribute to abuse of these drugs.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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