Author Question: A client diagnosed with major depression was prescribed imipramine (Tofranil) and has been taking ... (Read 76 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client diagnosed with major depression was prescribed imipramine (Tofranil) and has been taking this medication for 1 week. The client took his last dose of imipramine (Tofranil) at 9:00 PM.

The client is scheduled to have blood drawn to monitor the medication level the next morning. The nurse should instruct the client to have his blood drawn as close as possible to which time?
A) 6:00 AM
B) 7:00 AM
C) 8:00 AM
D) 9:00 AM

Question 2

A couple is concerned that the husband's father may be developing depression. In questioning the couple, which of the following statements would support their concern?

A) Dad has been crying off and on now for over 2 weeks since Mom died. He's also still having trouble sleeping.
B) Dad is agitated and anxious; he's been that way for a month now since Mom died.
C) It's been over 2 months now since Mom died, and Dad keeps crying; he can't eat or sleep.
D) Mom's funeral was last week, and Dad hasn't been able to eat or sleep since then.