The wife of a 67-year-old client who has been taking imipramine (Tofranil) for 3 days asks the nurse why her husband isn't better. The nurse should tell the wife:
a) "It takes 2 to 4 weeks before the full therapeutic effects are experienced."
b) "Your husband may need an increase in dosage."
c) "A different antidepressant may be necessary."
d) "It can take 6 weeks to see if the medication will help your husband."
Answer: a) "It takes 2 to 4 weeks before the full therapeutic effects are experienced."
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