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mrsjacobs44

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which statement by a patient with chronic depression who is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) indicates the need for additional teaching?
 
  a. It may take from 2 to 8 weeks for my depression to improve.
  b. If I have suicidal thoughts, I will contact my prescriber immediately.
  c. I will check my pulse every day and report irregular rhythms to my prescriber.
  d. When I am feeling better and no longer depressed, I will stop taking the Prozac.

Question 2

A patient who was prescribed citalopram
 
  (Celexa) 1 week ago for depression reports feeling no different now from 1 week ago and wants to stop taking the drug. What is your best response?
  a. Treatment for depression is highly individual and this may not be the right drug for you.
  b. Most drugs for depression take at least 2 weeks to start making you feel better.
  c. Are you certain that you are taking the drug exactly the way it was prescribed?
  d. Be sure to stop smoking because cigarette smoking inactivates this drug.


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matt

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


mrsjacobs44

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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