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A patient has been prescribed an SNRI for depression and reports feeling more fatigued since starting the medication. The nurse should:
Choice A is wrong because Discontinue the medication immediately is wrong because abruptly stopping an SNRI can cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, headache, and dizziness.
Choice B is wrong because Increase the dose of the medication is wrong because increasing the dose of an SNRI can increase the risk of adverse effects such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. The patient should follow the prescribed dose and not adjust it without medical advice.
This is because fatigue is a common side effect of SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) that usually improves over time. SNRIs are a type of antidepressant that work by correcting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Choice D is wrong because Administer a stimulant medication is wrong because stimulant medications can interact with SNRIs and cause serious problems such as serotonin syndrome, which is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by agitation, confusion, fever, and muscle rigidity. The patient should avoid taking any other medications without consulting their provider.
This is because fatigue is a common side effect of SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) that usually improves over time. SNRIs are a type of antidepressant that work by correcting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Choice A is wrong because Discontinue the medication immediately is wrong because abruptly stopping an SNRI can cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, headache, and dizziness.
The patient should consult with their provider before stopping or changing their medication.
Choice B is wrong because Increase the dose of the medication is wrong because increasing the dose of an SNRI can increase the risk of adverse effects such as high blood pressure, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction.
The patient should follow the prescribed dose and not adjust it without medical advice.
Choice D is wrong because Administer a stimulant medication is wrong because stimulant medications can interact with SNRIs and cause serious problems such as serotonin syndrome, which is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by agitation, confusion, fever, and muscle rigidity. The patient should avoid taking any other medications without consulting their provider.