NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A patient experiencing major depression may take this drug:
A
Zofran
B
Zoloft
C
Zithromax
D
Prinivil
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Zoloft is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Major Depressive disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety Disorder, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Zoloft may be used alone or with other medications.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hallucinations. Impulsiveness. Memory loss. Symptoms associated with psychosis, major depression, or mania.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sertraline is the generic form of the brand name drug Zoloft. It’s used to treat various mental health conditions, including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and social anxiety.

Detailed explanation-4: -Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa) and escitalopram (Lexapro).

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