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xclash

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A nurse determines the need to administer a prescribed antidepressant in the morning because of the increased likelihood of insomnia. Which drug would this most likely be? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Amitriptyline
  B) Bupropion
  C) Citalopram
  D) Paroxetine
  E) Sertraline

Question 2

Before administering an antidepressant to a client, which of the following would the nurse assess? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Vital signs
  B) Presence of suicidal ideation
  C) Complete medical history
  D) Weight
  E) Mental status


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

Ans: C, D, E
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It is best to administer serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as citalopram, paroxetine, and sertraline, in the morning as they have a greater likelihood to cause insomnia.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
The nurse's preadministration assessment for a client receiving an antidepressant should include vital signs, presence of suicidal ideation, complete medical history, weight, and mental status.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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