Antidepressant therapy should not be used on a p.r.n. basis ...

[EY67]

Antidepressant therapy should not be used on a p.r.n. basis because:
 
  a. undesirable side effects are more likely to occur.
  b. it is difficult to achieve client cooperation when dosing is irregular.
  c. therapeutic effects of therapy may not be evident for two to three weeks.
  d. clients may not know when they are needed.

Question 2

In addressing deficient knowledge about treatment of mental illness, the nurse should:
 
  a. suggest potential benefits of antipsychotic medications.
  b. inform the client that many people recover from mental illness.
  c. inform the client that most people achieve control of illness through use of medication.
  d. teach the client about the process of self-adjustment of medications.

[Christopher]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Both therapeutic and adverse effects will be later in coming.
B Incorrect: This is not the rationale for no p.r.n. dosing.
C Correct: P.R.N. dosing delays therapeutic effects.
D Incorrect: This is not the rationale for no p.r.n. dosing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Many clients may not know how to respond to this information.
B Correct: This is a true and appropriate statement.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate teaching focus.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate teaching focus.

[EY67]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[atrochim]

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