The nurse in a long-term care facility notes signs of depression in a resident who is ordinarily positive. What newly prescribed medication could contribute to the depression?
a. Erythropoietin
b. Corticosteroids
c. Calcium replacement
d. Broad-spectrum antibiotics
ANS: B
Depression can be caused by the initiation of drugs such as corticosteroids, glycosides, hormones, and antihypertensive agents.
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