Asked by Daryn Odell on Jul 22, 2024
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A patient being treated for depression has taken sertraline daily for a year. The patient calls the clinic nurse and says, "I stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago. Now I am having nausea, nervous feelings, and I can't sleep." The nurse will advise the patient to:
A) "Go to the nearest emergency department immediately."
B) "Do not to be alarmed. Take two aspirin and drink plenty of fluids."
C) "Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to see the health care provider."
D) "Resume taking your antidepressants for 2 more weeks and then discontinue them again."
Sertraline
An antidepressant used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and some other conditions.
Antidepressant
A type of medication used primarily to treat depression but may also be used for other mental health conditions, affecting chemicals in the brain involved in mood regulation.
Emergency Department
A specialized unit in a hospital that provides immediate treatment for acute illnesses and trauma.
- Acknowledge the undesirable outcomes of treatment with antidepressants and complementary medicines for major depressive disorder.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the undesirable outcomes of treatment with antidepressants and complementary medicines for major depressive disorder.
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