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mpobi80

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A patient has been taking the selective
 
  serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) sertraline (Zoloft) for about 6 months. At a recent visit, she tells the nurse that she has been interested in herbal therapies and wants to start taking St. John's wort. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
  a. That should be no problem.
  b. Good idea Hopefully you'll be able to stop taking the Zoloft.
  c. Be sure to stop taking the herb if you notice a change in side effects.
  d. Taking St. John's wort with Zoloft may cause severe interactions and is not recommended.

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A patient with the diagnosis of schizophrenia is
 
  hospitalized and is taking a phenothiazine drug. Which statement by this patient indicates that he is experiencing a common adverse effect of phenothiazines?
  a. I can't sleep at night.
  b. I feel hungry all the time.
  c. Look at how red my hands are.
  d. My mouth has been so dry lately.


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frankwu0507

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


mpobi80

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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