Author Question: Dietary modifications are most likely necessary when a client is being treated with which of the ... (Read 74 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Dietary modifications are most likely necessary when a client is being treated with which of the following antidepressants?

A) SSRIs
B) MAOIs
C) Tricyclic antidepressants
D) Atypical antidepressants

Question 2

Though he does not exhibit any signs or symptoms of depression, a client's physician has prescribed a low dose of the antidepressant mirtazapine (Remeron). What is the most likely motivation for the physician's action?

A) To test for depression by inducing mild withdrawal symptoms after a few weeks
B) To make use of an off-label application of the medication
C) To potentiate the effects of one of the client's other, unrelated medications
D) To induce euphoria and higher functioning by altering the client's neurotransmitter levels

amandanbreshears · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
MAOIs are antidepressants that are well-known for their multiple drug and food interactions. As such, dietary modifications are necessary. Such modifications are not normally necessary when a client is receiving SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, or atypical antidepressants.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Off-label prescribing is providing a drug for a different diagnosis, at an unapproved dose, outside the approved age group, for longer than the approved interval, or at a different dose schedule. An example is prescribing mirtazapine (Remeron) to induce sleep.