The health care provider prescribes sertraline to a client for ...

[Chloeellawright]

The health care provider prescribes sertraline to a client for depression. The nurse understands that this agent acts as a/an:
 
  a. monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
  b. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
  c. benzodiazepine.
  d. tricyclic antidepressant.

Question 2

A client is experiencing an extrapyramidal symptom. Which of the following is an EPS?
 
  a. clonic seizure c. akathisia
  b. peptic ulceration d. hypertension

[Kaytorgator]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Sertraline is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
B Correct: Sertraline is an SSRI.
C Incorrect: Sertraline is not a benzodiazepine.
D Incorrect: Sertraline is not a tricyclic antidepressant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not an EPS.
B Incorrect: This is not an EPS.
C Correct: Akathisia is a feeling of restlessness, causing the client to be unable to sit still and is an example of EPS.
D Incorrect: This is not an EPS.

[Chloeellawright]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[jackie]

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