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SSRI Use in Major Depressive Disorder

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Course Overview

SSRI Use in Major Depressive Disorder

Author: Sadia A.
MPH, MSN, WHNP-BC

This course is an overview of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a type of pharmaceutical drug class used for the management of major depressive disorder (MDD). Learners will explore the purpose of SSRIs, common symptoms associated with SSRI use, SSRI implications on quality of life, and SSRI research. This course will also discuss methods of action associated with SSRIs and the nurse’s role in SSRI education and management.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Defining SSRIs and Major Depressive Disorder 
  3. SSRI Pharmacokinetics 
    1. Drug Class SSRIs 
    2. SSRIs Method of Action 
    3. SSRI Side Effects 
    4. SSRI Boxed Warnings 
    5. SSRI Alternatives  
  4. Nursing Considerations 
  5. Upcoming Research 
  6. Case Study 
  7. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss SSRI Use in Major Depressive Disorder.  It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe common side effects, including severe possible side effects, of SSRIs 
  2. List alternatives to SSRI use for management of major depressive disorder  
  3. Discuss the clinical criteria for prescribing SSRIs 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: February 02, 2024

Course Expires on: February 02, 2027

Course Offering: #350

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