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Author Question: Suzanne is started on paroxetine (Paxil), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), for ... (Read 71 times)

j.rubin

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Suzanne is started on paroxetine (Paxil), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), for depression. Education regarding her antidepressant includes:
 
  1. SSRIs may take 2 to 6 weeks before she will have maximum drug effects.
  2. Red-green color blindness may occur and should be reported.
  3. If she experiences dry mouth or heart rates greater than 80, she should stop taking the drug immediately.
  4. She should eat lots of food high in fiber to prevent constipation.

Question 2

The tricyclic antidepressants should be prescribed cautiously in patients with:
 
  1. Eczema
  2. Asthma
  3. Diabetes
  4. Heart disease


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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