Question

1. which adverse effects may occur with the use of antidepressants? serotonin syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, leukopenia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome 2. which medication is a well - known mood stabilizer? lorazepam (ativan), lithium (lithobid eskalith), paroxetine (paxil, pexeva), risperidone (risperdal) 3. in which situation may the use of a psychotropic medication be most appropriate? the team attempted to implement one nonpharmacological intervention, but it was unsuccessful at alleviating an individuals symptoms. an individuals signs or symptoms are persistent and clinically significant even after nonpharmacological interventions have been tried. an individual has a history of anxiety but is currently not displaying any signs or symptoms that impact health, quality of life, or functional ability. an individual is demonstrating expressions or indications of distress that could be related to other causes rather than a mental health disorder. 4. bertha has been complaining about having difficulty sleeping at night. she has asked her physician to prescribe a hypnotic medication to help her sleep. what should you do as part of her evaluation? document that bertha has specifically requested the use of the medication. assess for environmental factors that may be preventing bertha from sleeping. tell bertha that she cannot use hypnotic medications due to the risk of falls. encourage her to take more frequent naps during the day. 5. which psychotropic medication is most often used for panic disorders, is associated with physical dependence, and requires gradual dose reductions to prevent withdrawal? antianxiety medication, hypnotic medication, antipsychotic medication, mood stabilizer medication

Explanation:

1. Antidepressants can have various adverse - effects. Serotonin syndrome is a well - known adverse effect.
2. Among the given medications, Lithium is a well - known mood stabilizer.
3. When non - pharmacological interventions fail for an individual with symptoms, a psychotropic medication may be considered. Risperidone is a psychotropic medication.
4. When a patient requests a hypnotic medication and there are environmental factors preventing sleep, assessing for environmental factors is an important first step.
5. Antianxiety medications are often used for panic disorders and are associated with physical dependence and require gradual dose reductions to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

Answer:

1. Serotonin syndrome
2. Lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith)
3. Risperidone (Risperdal)
4. Assess for environmental factors
5. Antianxiety medication