A Provider Has Indicated That a Serotonin/norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)

A provider has indicated that a serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) will be prescribed for a patient who is experiencing major depression. When conducting a pretreatment health history, the nurse learns that the patient has a recent history of alcohol abuse. Which SNRI would be contraindicated for this patient?

A) Desvenlafaxine [Pristiq]
B) Duloxetine [Cymbalta]
C) Escitalopram [Lexapro]
D) Venlafaxine [Effexor SR]

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