The use of antidepressant medication: a guide for the primary care nurse practitioner.
Antidepressant medications are being used to treat a broad spectrum of depressive syndromes. Newer uses of antidepressants are briefly presented. The mechanism of action and side-effect profile of antidepressants are outlined to help the nurse practitioner choose which antidepressant to use. Pharmacologic treatment is discussed. A case presentation illustrates important aspects of discontinuing antidepressant medication.
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D000328:Adult; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners
D000928:Antidepressive Agents