Asked by Madison Bostic on May 22, 2024
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A patient has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. After taking the new medication, the patient states, "This medication isn't working. I don't feel any different." What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I will call your care provider. Perhaps you need a different medication."
B) "Don't worry. You can try taking it at a different time of day to help it work better."
C) "It usually takes a few weeks for you to notice improvement from this medication."
D) "Your life is much better now. You will feel better soon."
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
A class of drugs used primarily to treat depression by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain, thereby improving mood.
Antidepressant Medication
A class of drugs used primarily to treat depression, but also used for anxiety, pain, and certain other mental health conditions, by altering the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Improvement
The process of making something better or more effective through corrective measures or enhancements.
- Understand the pharmacokinetics and patient expectations regarding the efficacy and onset of action for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the pharmacokinetics and patient expectations regarding the efficacy and onset of action for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
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