Asked by Catherine Livingston on May 16, 2024
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A nurse caring for a patient taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) will develop outcome criteria related to:
A) mood improvement.
B) logical thought processes.
C) reduced levels of motor activity.
D) decreased extrapyramidal symptoms.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
A class of drugs commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders by increasing levels of serotonin in the brain.
Mood Improvement
A positive change in one's emotional state, leading to feelings of happiness, contentment, or hopefulness.
- Comprehend the influence of dopamine and serotonin on schizophrenia and mood disorders.
- Comprehend the effects that various categories of psychotropic medications have on mental health disorders.
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Aaron JohnsonMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
SSRIs affect mood, relieving depression in many patients. SSRIs do not act to reduce thought disorders. SSRIs reduce depression but have little effect on motor hyperactivity. SSRIs do not produce extrapyramidal symptoms.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the influence of dopamine and serotonin on schizophrenia and mood disorders.
- Comprehend the effects that various categories of psychotropic medications have on mental health disorders.
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