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Pineappleeh · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is caring for an individual who is to receive antidepressant therapy on an outpatient basis. What precaution should the nurse suggest to prevent risk of injury if the client experiences dizziness when getting out of bed?

A) Strictly avoid movements if dizziness occurs.
B) Rise slowly when getting out of bed.
C) Have breakfast before getting out of bed.
D) Have a glass of water to overcome dizziness.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with depression. The client has been prescribed amitriptyline. Which of the following would the nurse integrate into the teaching for the client about how the drug works?

A) Decreased reuptake of norepinephrine
B) Increased serotonin in the nervous system
C) Increased endogenous norepinephrine
D) Increased endogenous epinephrine

Jbrasil · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to rise slowly when getting out of bed. Strictly avoiding movements will restrict the patient's mobility, which is unadvisable. Having breakfast or a glass of water before getting out of bed will not help the client to overcome dizziness because the dizziness is not due to lack of nourishment.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should identify decreased reuptake of norepinephrine as the effect of the tricyclic antidepressant on the patient's body. Increased serotonin in the nervous system, increased endogenous norepinephrine, and increased endogenous epinephrine are effects of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.