Exam 28: Antidepressants and Mood Stabilizers

A patient who has been taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitor for several months will begin taking amoxapine (Asendin)instead of the MAO inhibitor.The nurse will counsel the patient to begin taking the amoxapine

A patient who has been diagnosed with depression asks why the provider has not ordered a monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitor to treat the disorder.The nurse will explain to the patient that MAO inhibitors

A patient has been taking sertraline (Zoloft)20 mg/mL oral concentrate,1 mL daily for several weeks and reports being unable to sleep well.What will the nurse do next?

A male patient has been taking venlafaxine (Effexor)37.5 mg daily for 2 weeks and reports ejaculation dysfunction and urinary retention.What action will the nurse take?

A nurse performs a medication history on a newly admitted patient.The patient reports taking amitriptyline (Elavil)75 mg at bedtime for 6 weeks to treat depression.The patient reports having continued fatigue,lack of energy,and depressed mood.The nurse will contact the provider to discuss which intervention?

A patient who has recently begun taking lithium (Lithibid)calls the clinic to report nausea,vomiting,anorexia,and drowsiness.What will the nurse do next?

The nurse assesses a patient who is taking lithium (Lithibid)and notes a large output of clear,dilute urine.The nurse suspects which cause for this finding?

A patient who has a major depressive disorder has been taking fluoxetine (Prozac)20 mg daily for 3 months and reports improved mood,less fatigue,and an increased ability to concentrate.The patient's side effects have diminished.What will the nurse counsel this patient to discuss with the provider?

The nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking lithium (Lithibid).Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is teaching a patient about foods to avoid when taking isocarboxazid (Marplan).Which foods will the nurse instruct the patient to avoid? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking doxepin (Sinequan)to treat depression.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A patient who is taking amitriptyline (Elavil)reports constipation and dry mouth.The nurse will give the patient which instruction?

A patient has been taking paroxetine (Paxil)20 mg per day for 2 weeks and reports headaches,nervousness,and poor appetite.Which action will the nurse take?

A patient who has a history of migraine headaches is diagnosed with bipolar disorder.The nurse might expect the provider to order which medication for this patient?

A patient who has been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder will begin taking venlafaxine (Effexor).The nurse who performs a medication and dietary history will be concerned about ingestion of which substance or drug?

A patient who has been diagnosed with a major depression disorder has been ordered to take doxepin (Sinequan).The nurse will contact the provider if the patient's medical history reveals a history of which condition?

The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lithium (Lithibid)to a patient who has been taking the drug as maintenance therapy to treat bipolar disorder.The nurse assesses the patient and notes tremors and confusion.The patient's latest serum lithium level was 2 mEq/L.Which action will the nurse take?

A patient who has had a loss of interest in most activities,weight loss,and insomnia is diagnosed with a major depressive disorder and will begin taking fluoxetine (Prozac)daily.The patient asks about the weekly dosing that a family member follows.What will the nurse tell the patient about a weekly dosing regimen?

A patient who takes a monoamine oxidase (MAO)inhibitor asks the nurse about taking over-the-counter medications to treat cold symptoms.Which medication will the nurse counsel the patient to avoid while taking an MAO inhibitor?

The nurse is preparing to administer paroxetine HCl (Paxil)to a 70-year-old patient.The nurse understands that this patient may require