This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A patient has been taking an SSRI antidepressant for major depression and reports having headaches ... (Read 80 times)

CBme

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 548
A patient has been taking an SSRI antidepressant for major depression and reports having headaches and jaw pain. What will the nurse tell the patient?
 
  a. This represents an irreversible extrapyra-midal side effect.
  b. Discuss discontinuing the antidepressant with the provider.
  c. Discuss these symptoms with a dentist.
  d. Try stress-relieving methods and relaxa-tion techniques.

Question 2

A postmenopausal patient who has had a hysterectomy and who has a family history of coronary heart disease reports experiencing vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse but tells the nurse that she doesn't want to take hormones because she is
 
  afraid of adverse effects. The nurse will suggest that the woman ask her provider about: a. Depo Provera.
  b. Estraderm.
  c. low-dose estrogens.
  d. Premarin vaginal.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

chjcharjto14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Answer to Question 1

C
Bruxism is a side effect of SSRIs and can result in headache and jaw pain. Patients who expe-rience these signs should be evaluated for bruxism by a dentist, who can determine whether the patient may benefit from use of a mouth guard. Headache and jaw pain are not signs of extrapy-ramidal side effects. Discontinuing the antidepressant is not indicated, because depression may return. Stress-relieving methods and relaxation techniques are not recommended, because these symptoms occur during sleep.

Answer to Question 2

D
Estrogens for intravaginal administration are used for local effects, primarily to treat vulval and vaginal atrophy. Because these preparations bypass the liver, the total dose is reduced and there is a lower risk of systemic effects. Depo Provera is a progesterone and is not indicated. Trans-dermal estrogen is used to treat hot flushes. Low-dose estrogens still have systemic effects.




CBme

  • Member
  • Posts: 548
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


apple

  • Member
  • Posts: 352
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

Did you know?

Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.

Did you know?

Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library