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Complications : ●​ Discomfort and tingling sensations at the stimulation site. ●​ Feeling lightheaded and dizzy after the procedure.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) : VNS is employed for depression and anxiety. A subcutaneous device is placed in the chest to stimulate the vagus nerve intermittently and automatically. It's an outpatient procedure. Complications : Dysphagia, hoarseness of voice, and dyspnea due to the proximity of the device to the larynx and pharynx. These brain stimulation therapies provide alternatives for clients who may not respond to other treatments. Each therapy has its own advantages, considerations, and potential side effects. The nurse plays a critical role in preparing the client, monitoring the procedure, and assisting with post-procedure care to ensure the client's safety and well-being. Pharmacological Therapies for Psychiatric Mental Health Disorders Pharmacological therapies play a crucial role in the treatment of various psychiatric mental health disorders. Here are the major classifications of medications used for different conditions: Antianxiety or Anxiolytic Medications ●​ Benzodiazepines : Examples include diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, lorazepam, oxazepam, clorazepate, and Xanax (alprazolam). ●​ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) : Examples are sertraline, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, and escitalopram. ●​ Anxiolytic/Nonbarbiturate Anxiolytics : Example is buspirone. Antidepressant Medications ●​ Tricyclic Antidepressants : Examples include doxepin, amoxapine, imipramine, and nortriptyline. ●​ Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) : Examples are isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and selegiline. People taking MAOIs are often advised to avoid food high in tyramine , such as meat, fish, egg, produce, alcohol, pickled or fermented food, and desserts. ●​ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) : Examples include fluvoxamine, sertraline, fluoxetine, and escitalopram. ●​ Atypical Antidepressants : Example is bupropion.

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