The laboratory monitoring required when a patient is on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is:
1. Complete blood count every 3 to 4 months
2. Therapeutic blood levels every 6 months after a steady state is achieved
3. Blood glucose every 3 to 4 months
4. There is no laboratory monitoring required
Question 2
David is a 34-year-old patient who is starting on paroxetine (Paxil) for depression. David's education regarding his medication would include:
1. Paroxetine may cause intermittent diarrhea.
2. He may experience sexual dysfunction beginning a month after he starts therapy.
3. He may have constipation and he should increase fluids and fiber.
4. Paroxetine has a long half-life so he may occasionally skip a dose.
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