Chapter 22 Antidepressant Drugs

Chapter 22  Antidepressant Drugs

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A nurse caring for a client taking amitriptyline (Elavil) for depression should monitor the client for which of the following adverse events? Select all that apply:
A)
Sedation
B)
Diarrhea
C)
Incontinence
D)
Dry mouth
E)
Photosensitivity

2.
It is thought that antidepressants exert their effect by causing slow adaptive changes to which of the following receptor systems? Select all that apply:
A)
Beta-adrenergic
B)
Baroreceptors
C)
Norepinephrine
D)
Muscarinic
E)
Nicotinic

3.
Which of the following class of antidepressants exert their effects by inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin? Select all that apply:
A)
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
B)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
C)
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
D)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
E)
Trazodone (Deseryl)

4.
Which of the following class of antidepressants exert their effects by inhibiting reuptake serotonin? Select all that apply:
A)
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
B)
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
C)
Clomipramine (Anafranil)
D)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
E)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)

5.
A 10-year-old client is being treated with imipramine (Tofranil) for enuresis. If the client weighs 65 lb and the maximum daily dose should not exceed 2.5 mg/kg/day, what is the maximum dose of imipramine (Tofranil) the client can receive at bedtime?

6.
A pediatric client is admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment of depression and the physician orders amitriptyline (Elavil) 1.5 mg/kg/day. If the client weighs 53 lb, what is the daily dose that should be administered to the client?

Answer Key

1.
A, D, E
2.
C, D
3.
A, C
4.
D, E
5.
75 mg
6.
16 mg