Author Question: Which of the following drugs is a tricyclic antidepressant? A. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) B. ... (Read 108 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following drugs is a tricyclic antidepressant?

A.
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
B.
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
C.
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
D.
Citalopram (Celexa)

Question 2

Your patient with major depression sits in her room for hours staring out the window. Which of the following would be the most appropriate intervention?

A.
Sit with the patient and gently offer your availability to help.
B.
Keep encouraging the patient to go to exercise class.
C.
Offer the class once and then let the patient decide.
D.
Sit with the patient and ask her to list reasons for her depression.

SamMuagrove · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The other choices are other categories of antidepressants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This approach is the best one to establish trust without making too many demands on someone who has little energy to deal with demands. It is also important not to leave the patient alone too much, as that will send a message of not caring for her.