Asked by Angelica Ochoa on Jun 27, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder began taking a tricyclic antidepressant 1 week ago. Today the patient says, "I don't think I can keep taking these pills. They make me so dizzy, especially when I stand up." The nurse will
A) limit the patient's activities to those that can be performed in a sitting position.
B) withhold the drug, force oral fluids, and notify the health care provider.
C) teach the patient strategies to manage postural hypotension.
D) update the patient's mental status examination.
Postural Hypotension
A condition where one's blood pressure significantly drops upon standing up from a lying or sitting position, often leading to dizziness or fainting.
Tricyclic Antidepressant
A class of medication used to treat depression by inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin, thereby increasing their levels in the brain.
Major Depressive Disorder
A mood disorder presenting as persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest, often accompanied by physical symptoms and causing significant impairment in daily life.
- Become aware of the unwelcome effects of antidepressants and other therapeutic drugs aimed at combating major depressive disorder.
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Learning Objectives
- Become aware of the unwelcome effects of antidepressants and other therapeutic drugs aimed at combating major depressive disorder.
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