The nurse is caring for a client who has not responded to several antidepressant drugs. The nurse expects the physician to order which classification of medication for this client?

Question

1. SNRI
2. TCA
3. SSRI
4. MAOI

Answer 1

4

Rationale 1: An MAOI is prescribed when other antidepressants do not work.
Rationale 2: An MAOI is prescribed when other antidepressants do not work.
Rationale 3:SSRIs are the preferred drugs for the treatment of depression. An MAOI is prescribed when other antidepressants do not work.
Rationale 4: An MAOI is used for treatment when other medications do not work to treat depression.

Global Rationale: An MAOI is used for treatment when other medications do not work to treat depression. SNRIs, TCAs, and SSRIs will all be prescribed prior to trying an MAOI due to the adverse reactions associated with MAOIs.