The nurse working with depressed clients taking tricyclic ...

[@Brianna17]

The nurse working with depressed clients taking tricyclic antidepressants must keep in mind which of the following in planning and implementing care?
 
  a. Blood dyscrasias are extremely common, and blood work must be monitored carefully.
  b. Severe food and drug interactions are common, so special dietary instructions must be given.
  c. Hypertensive crisis can occur anytime when a client is taking tricyclics.
  d. These medications are dangerous in overdose, and clients must be monitored for suicidal ideation.

Question 2

Tricyclic antidepressants given to persons with depression:
 
  a. work by reducing available dopamine
  b. take a month or more to become effective
  c. are usually given in eight small, divided doses
  d. may cause weight loss in many clients

[emily12345]

Answer to Question 1

D
When planning and implementing care for a client taking tricyclic antidepressants, the nurse must keep in mind that these medications are dangerous in overdose, and clients must be monitored for suicidal ideations. As the medication helps improve the client's mood, there is an increase energy level, which could be used to commit suicide.

Answer to Question 2

B
Full response to tricyclic antidepressants usually requires 4 to 6 weeks. Blood testing to determine plasma levels of antidepressant drugs is often used for amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil), desipramine (Norpramin), and nortriptyline (Pamelor).

[@Brianna17]

Excellent

[Liddy]

Great answer, keep it coming