Antidepressants Practice Questions & Answers 100% Solved
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Antidepressants Practice Questions & Answers
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A client has been prescribed phenelzine sulfate. When providing teaching, which food should
the nurse instruct the client to avoid eating?
A. Salami
B. Ice cream
C. Leafy greens
D. Apples Correct answer-A. Salami
Antidepressants Practice Questions & Answers
100% Solved
A client has been prescribed phenelzine sulfate. When providing teaching, which food should
the nurse instruct the client to avoid eating?
A. Salami
B. Ice cream
C. Leafy greens
D. Apples Correct answer-A. Salami
Why are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) considered the first line of drug therapy
for patients with depression?
A. The medications have fewer anticholinergic effects than alternatives
B. The medications eliminate the risk of suicide during treatment
C. The onset of action is cooler than with other medications
D. The medications have no sexual side effects Correct answer-A. The medications have
fewer anticholinergic effects than alternatives
A new mother asks her nurse about the safety is taking St. John's wort for postpartum
depression. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "St. John's wort is a natural and safe alternative to prescription antidepressants."
B. "Most experts agree that St. John's wort is effective in treating depression but that it can
contribute to hypertension."
C. "It is not clear that St. John's wort is effective in treating depression, but it won't cause any
harm."
,Antidepressants Practice Questions & Answers
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D. "There is insufficient evidence to support the use of St. John's wort, and drug interactions
may be extensive." Correct answer-D. "There is insufficient evidence to support the use
of St. John's wort, and drug interactions may be extensive."
The client is experiencing some slurred speech and the nurse notices tremors. In reviewing the
client's A.M. lab results she focuses on the serum lithium level. Which finding would indicate
that the client is experiencing lithium toxicity?
A. 1.8 mEq/L
B. 1.2 mEq/L
C. 0.8 mEq/L
D. 0.6 mEq/L Correct answer-A. 1.8 mEq/L
A group of students are reviewing information about tricyclic antidepressants and demonstrate
understanding of the material when they identify which drug as also being indicated for the
treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
A. Maprotiline
B. Amoxapine
C. Clomipramine
D. Desipramine Correct answer-C. Clomipramine
A client is receiving an SSRI. The nurse would inform the client that the full benefits of the drug
may not occur for which time period?
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A. 3 weeks
B. 1 week
C. 2 weeks
D. 4 weeks Correct answer-D. 4 weeks
A client with a longstanding diagnosis of depression is being treated with phenelzine. The client
reports the recent use of some over-the-counter flu and cold remedies and has consequently
been admitted for observation and client teaching. Which assessment should the nurse
prioritize?
A. Pain assessment
B. Pulse oximetry
C. Blood pressure monitoring
D. Monitoring the client for tardive dyskinesia Correct answer-C. Blood pressure
monitoring
A client has recently received a diagnosis of depression and has been prescribed citalopram.
The nurse is providing health education and client states, "I'm relieved to have some medication
o help with my mood, because it's my daughter's wedding next weekend and I'll be feeling
better." When is the nurse's best response?
A. "This is very good timing for you, but remember that you might have some side effects,
especially for the first couple of weeks."
B. "You'll likely be feeling significantly better by the weekend, but remember to avoid drinking
alcohol at the wedding."
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