A care plan for a client with anorexia nervosa has been developed by the mental health nurse. The nurse would anticipate that which mediation would be prescribed for this client as an appetite stimulant?
A) Fluoxetine (Prozac)
B) Desipramine (Norpramine)
C) Megestrol acetate (Megace)
D) Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Ans: C
A medication used as an appetite stimulant includes the use of Megace. Prozac is an SSRI. Tricyclic antidepressants include Norpramine and Elavil.
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