A patient has been taking paroxetine (Paxil) 20 mg per day for 2 weeks and reports headaches, nervousness, and poor appetite. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Counsel the patient to take the medication with food.
b. Reassure the patient that these side effects will decrease over time.
c. Suggest that the patient discuss a lower dose with the provider.
d. Tell the patient to stop taking the drug and contact the provider.
Question 2
A patient who has been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder will begin taking venlafaxine (Effexor). The nurse who performs a medication and dietary history will be concerned about ingestion of which substance or drug?
a. Coffee
b. Grapefruit juice
c. Oral hypoglycemic drug
d. St. John's wort
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