The laboratory monitoring required when a patient is on a ...

[iveyjurea]

The laboratory monitoring required when a patient is on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is:
 
  1. Complete blood count every 3 to 4 months
  2. Therapeutic blood levels every 6 months after a steady state is achieved
  3. Blood glucose every 3 to 4 months
  4. There is no laboratory monitoring required

Question 2

David is a 34-year-old patient who is starting on paroxetine (Paxil) for depression. David's education regarding his medication would include:
 
  1. Paroxetine may cause intermittent diarrhea.
  2. He may experience sexual dysfunction beginning a month after he starts therapy.
  3. He may have constipation and he should increase fluids and fiber.
  4. Paroxetine has a long half-life so he may occasionally skip a dose.

[huda]

Answer to Question 1

4

Answer to Question 2

2

[iveyjurea]

TYSM

[mjenn52]

Excellent