A nurse determines the need to administer a prescribed antidepressant in the morning because of the increased likelihood of insomnia. Which drug would this most likely be? Select all that apply
A) Amitriptyline
B) Bupropion
C) Citalopram
D) Paroxetine
E) Sertraline
Ans: C, D, E
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It is best to administer serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as citalopram, paroxetine, and sertraline, in the morning as they have a greater likelihood to cause insomnia.
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