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SSRIs: In a Nutshell (Nursing)
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00:00 So let's wrap up this video series. 00:03 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, the SSRIs, increase circulating serotonin in the synapses. 00:10 They do this by blocking the reuptake of serotonin into the neuron. 00:15 So serotonin is a neurotransmitter. Now we believe it to help regulate a lot of things. 00:20 Look, mood, social behavior, appetite, digestion, sleep, memory, and sexual desire and function. 00:27 Antidepressants may increase suicidal tendency early in the treatment so remember to ask your patients those tough questions and be on the lookout for signs of increasing depression. 00:38 Prescription should be the smallest number of doses and smallest size dose possible that's effective for your patient. 00:46 Some patients on SSRIs can develop serotonin syndrome. 00:51 Remember, that can be a life threatening autonomic instability. 00:56 And lastly, if SSRIs are not effective treatment for depression, the health care provider may consider serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors or a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor. 01:11 Thank you for watching our video today.
About the Lecture
The lecture SSRIs: In a Nutshell (Nursing) by Prof. Lawes is from the course Central Nervous System (CNS) Medications (Nursing).
Included Quiz Questions
Which considerations does a nurse consider when caring for a client who takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)? Select all that apply.
- The client may develop serotonin syndrome.
- Increased suicidal thoughts early in the treatment.
- The client may need counseling.
- A higher dose should be prescribed in suicidal clients.
- It can be used to manage autonomic instability.
Author of lecture SSRIs: In a Nutshell (Nursing)
Prof. Lawes
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