Karch's Focus On Pharmacology 8th
Ed. | Chapter 21
A client has been taking citalopram for 2 weeks and has
expressed a desire to discontinue it, stating, "I don't feel any better
than I did before I started these pills." What should the nurse
teach the client? - ANS>It may take up to two more weeks before
the client feels better
What instructions should a nurse include when teaching a client
who has depression about the use of amitriptyline? - ANS>"Use
sugarless hard candies and gum to deal with dry mouth."
The nurse is caring for a 32-year-old client who is taking
amitriptyline for depression. What nursing intervention would be
appropriate if this client developed orthostatic hypotension? -
ANS>Asking the client to sit on the side of the bed for 1 minute
before getting up
A nurse is working with a client who is taking an MAOI. What
would be the most important instruction to the client? -
ANS>avoid use of soy sauce in the diet.
Rationale:
