Building Therapeutic Relationships
Building Therapeutic Relationships ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and has been prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
"You should take this medication with food to prevent stomach upset." - This is a correct information, but not the only one.
"You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication." - This is a correct information, but not the only one.
"You may experience sexual dysfunction as a side effect of this medication." - This is a correct information, but not the only one.
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is used to treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. SSRIs work by increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain, which helps regulate mood, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. The nurse should include the following information in the teaching:
- The medication should be taken with food to prevent stomach upset, nausea, or vomiting.
- The medication should not be taken with alcohol, as this can increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or liver damage.
- The medication may cause sexual dysfunction as a side effect, such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, or delayed ejaculation. The client should report any changes in sexual function to their provider.
Correct answer: D) All of the above.
Rationale: Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is used to treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. SSRIs work by increasing the availability of serotonin in the brain, which helps regulate mood, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. The nurse should include the following information in the teaching:
- The medication should be taken with food to prevent stomach upset, nausea, or vomiting.
- The medication should not be taken with alcohol, as this can increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or liver damage.
- The medication may cause sexual dysfunction as a side effect, such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, or delayed ejaculation. The client should report any changes in sexual function to their provider.
Incorrect options:
A) "You should take this medication with food to prevent stomach upset." - This is a correct information, but not the only one.
B) "You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication." - This is a correct information, but not the only one.
C) "You may experience sexual dysfunction as a side effect of this medication." - This is a correct information, but not the only one.