Which statement is accurate in reference to the use of antidepressants in a breast-feeding mother?
1. No drugs are safe for a breast-feeding mother and the baby.
2. MAOIs are the safest category for the patient population.
3. None of the SSRIs can be used in pregnant or breast-feeding women.
4. Desipramine and nortriptyline have been safely used.
Question 2
A patient with major depression is started on sertraline. Which statement by the patient shows a correct understanding of the possible side effects of this medicine?
1. I may have trouble with stiff muscles.
2. I need to have frequent, complete blood tests.
3. I may feel nervous and have trouble sleeping.
4. I should drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.