Author Question: The laboratory monitoring required when a patient is on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is: ... (Read 31 times)

iveyjurea · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.