Discussion: Biogenic Amine Theory of Depression
Discussion: Biogenic Amine Theory of Depression
Discussion: Biogenic Amine Theory of Depression
Briefy describe the biogenic amine theory of depression How
does current drug therapy to treat depression correlate with the biogenic amine
theory? (1 learning objectives)
2 Discuss specific nursing considerations related to the
use of antidepressants in children,adults and older adults(3 learning
objectives)
3 An increased risk of suicide has been reported with the
initiation of antidepressants therapy Describe nursing assessment and nursing
considerations related to suicidal ideation(5 learning depression)
Group Assignment:
1 Each group construct a table that summarize the
therapeutic actions,indications,common adverse reactions,and important
drug-drug interactions with each class of antidepressants:tricyclic
antidepressants (TCA), mono amine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors,selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), and miscellaneous agents(2 learning objectives)
2Assign each group one class of antidepressantsThe group
compares the prototype drug to the drugs in the classification Discuss
similarities and differences
Clinical Assignment:
1 Select a patient in a clinical setting who has an order
antidepressantdevelop a teaching plan for the patient that includes
educational needs related to the antidepressant and nonpharmacologic
measures(5 learning objectives)
Website:
1conduct Internet research to determine which age Go south
was the most form depressionwhat factors make this age group the most likely
to have depression?How can this research be applied to nursing practice?(3
learning objectives)
2 Conduct Internet research to determine The leading causes
for depression Compare causes of depression to different age groups