Antidepressant Practice Questions and Answers Already Passed

Antidepressant Practice Questions and Answers Already Passed **A patient tells the nurse, "My life lacks joy now. I used to enjoy holidays, but now they're just another day." How does the nurse document this report?** a. Apathy b. Anhedonia c. Euphoria d. Fatigue b. Anhedonia **A patient with major depression started taking a tricyclic antidepressant a week ago and complains of dizziness, especially upon standing. What action should the nurse take?** a. Limit activities to sitting b. Withhold the drug, force oral fluids, and notify the healthcare provider c. Teach strategies to manage postural hypotension d. Update the mental status examination c. Teach the patient strategies to manage postural hypotension **A patient on imipramine (Tofranil) 200 mg qhs for depression presents with urinary retention. What should prompt the nurse to consult the healthcare provider?** a. Dry mouth b. Blurred vision c. Nasal congestion d. Urinary retention d. Urinary retention **A patient begins SSRI therapy for depression. What information should the nurse provide about potential side effects?** a. Restrict sodium intake b. Minimize exposure to sunlight c. Report increased suicidal thoughts d. Maintain a tyramine-free diet c. Report increased suicidal thoughts **A nurse educates a patient on a tyramine-restricted diet. Which meal choice would be suitable for the patient?** a. Macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, banana bread, caffeinated coffee b. Mashed potatoes, ground beef patty, corn, green beans, apple pie c. Avocado salad, ham, creamed potatoes, asparagus, chocolate cake d. Noodles with cheddar cheese sauce, smoked sausage, lettuce salad, yeast rolls b. Mashed potatoes, ground beef patty, corn, green beans, apple pie **After teaching a patient about phenelzine (Nardil), what behavior indicates effective learning? The patient:** a. Monitors sodium intake and weight daily b. Wears support stockings and elevates legs when sitting c. Can identify foods high in selenium to avoid d. Consults with a pharmacist when choosing over-the-counter medications d. Consults with a pharmacist when choosing over-the-counter medications **A patient on 300 mg amitriptyline (Elavil) daily for depression stops abruptly and experiences cold sweats, nausea, rapid heartbeat, and nightmares. What should the nurse advise?** a. Go to the nearest emergency department immediately b. Take two aspirin and drink plenty of fluids c. Take a dose of the antidepressant and visit the clinic d. Resume antidepressants for two weeks, then stop again c. Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to see the healthcare provider A patient diagnosed with major depression refuses solid foods. In order to meet nutritional needs, which beverage will the nurse offer to this patient? a. Tomato juice b. Orange juice c. Hot tea d. Milk d. Milk A patient diagnosed with major depression began taking escitalopram (Lexapro) 5 days ago. The patient now says, "This medicine isn't working." The nurse's best intervention would be to: a. discuss with the health care provider