Your depressed patient is just started on duloxetine (Cymbalta). Which statement by the spouse tells you that family teaching has been effective?
A.
"I can't wait for him to be back to his old self in the next day or so."
B.
"I realize we can't expect big changes right away."
C.
"I have to take him for weekly blood tests to monitor the drug dosage."
D.
"I will make sure he doesn't eat any aged cheese for the next 2 months until the dose is stabilized."
ANS: B
This response tells you the spouse understands that antidepressants can take some time before seeing improvements. Response A tells you the spouse incorrectly thinks the drug will work immediately. There are no blood tests or food restrictions with this drug.
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