Psychiatric Medications - Nav Kiran Kaur

Introduction

• Teacher: Nav Kiran Kaur
• Experience: 15+ years, teaching
• Objective: To simplify psychiatric medications
• Promise: Help achieve 100% marks in psychiatric medication on NCLEX RN

Class Content

• Classification

  • Mechanism of Action
  • Indications and Contraindications
  • Side Effects
  • Nursing Care
  • Drug Interactions

• Practice Questions in the Final Session

Psychiatric Medications

• For Psychological Illnesses
• Affects neurotransmitters
• Useful for mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, depression

Main Categories

1. Antidepressants
   • SSRIs (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
   • Tricyclic Antidepressants
   • MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors)
2. Antipsychotics
   • Typical (Positive Signs)
   • Atypical (Negative Signs)
3. Anxiolytics
   • Benzodiazepines
4. Mood Stabilizers
   • Lithium

SSRIs

• Examples: Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram
• Side Effects: GI effects, CNS stimulation, photosensitivity
• Nursing Care: Blood pressure monitoring, avoid alcohol

Tricyclic Antidepressants

• Examples: Amitriptyline, Clomipramine
• Major Side Effect: Cardiac toxicity
• Notes: Anticholinergic effects

MAOIs

• Precautions: Avoid foods containing tyramine
• Side Effects: Orthostatic hypotension, CNS stimulation

Antipsychotics

• Examples: Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine (Typical), Risperidone (Atypical)
• Side Effects: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Parkinsonian effects

Mood Stabilizers

• Example: Lithium
• Side Effects: Lithium toxicity, dry mouth

Anxiolytics

• Examples: Lorazepam, Alprazolam
• Side Effects: Drowsiness, changes in blood pressure

Practice Questions

• Potential questions asked in NCLEX RN
• Discussion on correct answers

Class Outcome

• Students previously found psychiatric medications challenging but can now understand them easily

Special Announcement

• Discount: $100 offer
• Conclusion: Looking forward to the next class

Closing Remarks

• Motivation to join Nav Kiran's classes
• Wishing success