ATI Chapter 7 Depressive Disorders

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is to begin taking fluoxetine (Prozac) for posttraumatic stress disorder. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to include? A. You may have a decrease desire for intimacy while taking this medication. B. You should take this medication at bedtime to help promote sleep C. You will have fewer urinary adverse effects if you urinate just before taking this medication. D. You'll need to wear sunglasses when outdoors due to the light sensitivity this medication causes

A. "You may have a decrease desire for intimacy while taking this medication."

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for phenelzine (Nardil) for the treatment of depression. Which of the following indicates that the client has developed an adverse effect of this medication? A. Orthostatic Hypotension B. Hearing loss C. Gastrointestinal bleeding D. Weight Loss

A. Orthostatic Hypotension

A nurse is providing follow-up dietary teaching for a client who has a new prescription for phenelzine (Nardil). When reviewing the client's dietary log, which of the following foods on the log suggests a need for further reinforcement of teaching? A. Cottage Cheese B. Banana bread C. Apple Pie D. Grilled Steak

B. Banana bread

A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for the past 2 days. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client is developing serotonin syndrome? A. Bruising B. Fever C. Abdominal Pain D. Rash

B. Fever

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for amitriptyline for treatment of depression. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) A. Expect therapeutic effects in 24 to 48 hrs B. Stop taking the medication after a week of improved mood C. Change positions slowly to minimize dizziness D. Decrease dietary fiber intake to control diarrhea E. Chew gum to prevent dry mouth

C. Change position slowly to minimize dizziness E. Chew gum to prevent dry mouth