When a patient begins fluoxetine (Prozac), what information should be included in the plan for patient education?
a. The onset of action is 2 to 6 weeks.
b. Foods containing tyramine should be restricted.
c. Intake of salt and salty foods should be restricted.
d. The patient should be alert for symptoms of hypomania.
A
Patients should be made aware that antidepressant medications work slowly, requiring 2 to 6 weeks for symptoms to be reduced. Patients without this knowledge may discontinue taking the medication, thinking it is not working. The remaining options are not relevant to administration of fluoxetine (Prozac).
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