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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for imipramine (Tofranil). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Avoid exposure to sunlight. Imipramine (Tofranil) is a tricyclic antidepressant that can cause photosensitivity and increase the risk of sunburn. The nurse should instruct the client to wear sunscreen, protective clothing, and sunglasses when outdoors.
Choice B is wrong because taking imipramine on an empty stomach can cause nausea and vomiting. The nurse should advise the client to take the medication with food or milk.
Choice C is wrong because discontinuing imipramine abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms such as headache, nausea, and malaise. The nurse should instruct the client to taper off the medication gradually under the supervision of the provider.
Choice D is wrong because increasing intake of foods rich in vitamin K is not related to imipramine therapy. Vitamin K is a clotting factor that can interact with anticoagulants such as warfarin. Imipramine does not affect vitamin K levels or coagulation.
Avoid exposure to sunlight. Imipramine (Tofranil) is a tricyclic antidepressant that can cause photosensitivity and increase the risk of sunburn. The nurse should instruct the client to wear sunscreen, protective clothing, and sunglasses when outdoors.
Choice B is wrong because taking imipramine on an empty stomach can cause nausea and vomiting. The nurse should advise the client to take the medication with food or milk.
Choice C is wrong because discontinuing imipramine abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms such as headache, nausea, and malaise. The nurse should instruct the client to taper off the medication gradually under the supervision of the provider.
Choice D is wrong because increasing intake of foods rich in vitamin K is not related to imipramine therapy. Vitamin K is a clotting factor that can interact with anticoagulants such as warfarin. Imipramine does not affect vitamin K levels or coagulation.