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7. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is prescribed for the client. The nurse reinforces instructions
to the client regarding the administration of the medication. Which statement by the
client indicates an understanding about administration of the medication?
1. "I should take the medication with my evening meal."
2. "I should take the medication at noon with an antacid."
3. "I should take the medication in the morning when I first arise."
4. "I should take the medication right before bedtime with a snack."
3. "I should take the medication in the morning when I first arise."
Rationale:
Fluoxetine hydrochloride is administered in the early morning without
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consideration to meals.
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**Eliminate options 1, 2, and 4 because they are comparable or alike and indicate
taking the medication with an antacid or food.**
8. A client receiving a tricyclic antidepressant arrives at the mental health clinic.
Which observation indicates that the client is correctly following the medication plan?
1. Reports not going to work for this past week
2. Complains of not being able to "do anything" anymore
3. Arrives at the clinic neat and appropriate in appearance
4. Reports sleeping 12 hours per night and 3 to 4 hours during the day 3. Arrives
at the clinic neat and appropriate in appearance
Rationale:
Depressed individuals will sleep for long periods, are not able to go to work, and
feel as if they cannot "do anything." Once they have had some therapeutic effect
from their medication, they will report resolution of many of these complaints as well
as demonstrate an improvement in their appearance.
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9. A nurse is performing a follow-up teaching session with a client discharged 1
month ago who is taking fluoxetine (Prozac). What information would be important for
the nurse to gather regarding the adverse effects related to the medication?
1. Cardiovascular symptoms
2. Gastrointestinal dysfunctions
3. Problems with mouth dryness
4. Problems with excessive sweating
dysfunctions
Rationale:
The most common adverse effects related to fluoxetine include central nervous
system (CNS) and gastrointestinal (GI) system dysfunction. This medication affects the
GI system by causing nausea and vomiting, cramping, and diarrhea. Options 1, 3, and 4
are not adverse effects of this medication.
10. A client taking buspirone (BuSpar) for 1 month returns to the clinic for a follow-up
visit. Which of the following would indicate medication effectiveness?
(A+ GRADED)
7. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is prescribed for the client. The nurse reinforces instructions
to the client regarding the administration of the medication. Which statement by the
client indicates an understanding about administration of the medication?
1. "I should take the medication with my evening meal."
2. "I should take the medication at noon with an antacid."
3. "I should take the medication in the morning when I first arise."
4. "I should take the medication right before bedtime with a snack."
3. "I should take the medication in the morning when I first arise."
Rationale:
Fluoxetine hydrochloride is administered in the early morning without
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consideration to meals.
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(A+ GRADED)
**Eliminate options 1, 2, and 4 because they are comparable or alike and indicate
taking the medication with an antacid or food.**
8. A client receiving a tricyclic antidepressant arrives at the mental health clinic.
Which observation indicates that the client is correctly following the medication plan?
1. Reports not going to work for this past week
2. Complains of not being able to "do anything" anymore
3. Arrives at the clinic neat and appropriate in appearance
4. Reports sleeping 12 hours per night and 3 to 4 hours during the day 3. Arrives
at the clinic neat and appropriate in appearance
Rationale:
Depressed individuals will sleep for long periods, are not able to go to work, and
feel as if they cannot "do anything." Once they have had some therapeutic effect
from their medication, they will report resolution of many of these complaints as well
as demonstrate an improvement in their appearance.
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(A+ GRADED)
9. A nurse is performing a follow-up teaching session with a client discharged 1
month ago who is taking fluoxetine (Prozac). What information would be important for
the nurse to gather regarding the adverse effects related to the medication?
1. Cardiovascular symptoms
2. Gastrointestinal dysfunctions
3. Problems with mouth dryness
4. Problems with excessive sweating
dysfunctions
Rationale:
The most common adverse effects related to fluoxetine include central nervous
system (CNS) and gastrointestinal (GI) system dysfunction. This medication affects the
GI system by causing nausea and vomiting, cramping, and diarrhea. Options 1, 3, and 4
are not adverse effects of this medication.
10. A client taking buspirone (BuSpar) for 1 month returns to the clinic for a follow-up
visit. Which of the following would indicate medication effectiveness?
