A patient is admitted to the unit with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What drug might the nurse administer that has been found to be effective for treating OCD?
A) Fluvoxamine
B) Phenelzine
C) Desipramine
D) Amitriptyline
A
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Fluvoxamine is indicated for the treatment of OCD and is classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs are indicated for the treatment of depression, OCD, panic attacks, bulimia, premenstrual dysphoria disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, social phobias, and social anxiety disorders. Phenelzine is indicated for depression not responsive to other agents. Desipramine and amitriptyline are tricyclic antidepressants indicated for treatment of depression especially if accompanied by anxiety or sleep disturbances.
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