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Week 3 Day 1 Discussion Board

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Week 3: Day 1

“Life on the Edge”-Case study

Bianca is a 32-year-old who has been managing a local department store for the past 4 years. She has been divorced or 2 years and has two daughters, 6 and 9 years of age. She is admitted to the psychiatric unit after being brought to the emergency room by her mother who states that her 9-year old granddaughter called and said, “My Mom won’t wake up!” The grandmother hands the nurse an empty bottle containing a label for alprazolam (Xanax). She tells the nurse that her daughter was also drinking alcohol. She states, “Bianca has been drinking more since her divorce. She doesn’t seem to care about herself anymore.”

Why is it dangerous to mix a psychotropic drug with alcohol? Provide an explanation as to why or why not.

What side effects may occur with an SSRI drug?

How will the nurse evaluate the effectiveness of the drug?

Answer 1

Antipsychotic drugs hasCNS depressive properties and should not be used in combination with Alcohol due to the additive effects.The combination of Antipsychotic drugs and Alcohol can increase sedation.

Psychotropic medications are often prescribed for long-term treatment of chronic mental health conditions; as such, it is important for patients to understand the serious negative consequences and risks that may result from alcohol–drug interactions.

side effects of SSRI Drugs :

• Nausea,vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Dry mouth
• Insomnia
• Nervousness,agitation or restlessness
• Diziness
• Sexual Problems

Evaluationof  the effectiveness of the drug

Effectiveness can be defined as 'the extent to which a drug achieves its intended effect in the usual clinical setting

• Clinical or laboratory evidence
• Observational studies
• Patient Outcome and progess of disease