Which group of medications for depression will the nurse tell the ...

[madam-professor]

Which group of medications for depression will the nurse tell the client to take at bedtime? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Tricyclic antidepressants
  b. Nontricyclic antidepressants
  c. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
  d. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Question 2

Which is an accepted criterion for inpatient admission to a mental health facility?
 
  a. The client likes the security and comfort of the mental health facility.
  b. The client feels that he is no longer able to cope with life stressors or maintain control of his behavior.
  c. A client's behavior becomes unusual.
  d. The client suffers from depression.

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Answer to Question 1

A, D
Tricyclic antidepressants often have the side effect of sedation soon after the dose is given, so it should be taken at bedtime. SSRIs may also cause drowsiness and dizziness, and clients should also be encouraged to be taken take them at bedtime. The other medications should be taken early in the day.

Answer to Question 2

B
This situation meets the criteria for an inpatient admission. Other criteria include being a threat to one's safety or the safety of others and having people who are a part of the client's environment who that are not willing or able to support him. The other options do not meet the criteria.