A patient prescribed metoclopramide (Reglan)
reports having difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, tiredness, and feeling hopeless. What is your best action?
a. Instruct the patient that these are expected side effects of the drug.
b. Document these findings as the only action.
c. Check the patient's chart history of depression.
d. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
ANS: D
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