A patient who has been taking a sele
ctive serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is complaining of "feeling so badly" when he started taking an over-the-counter St. John's wort herbal product at home. The nurse suspects that he is experiencing serotonin syndrome. Which of these are symptoms of serotonin syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Agitation
b. Drowsiness
c. Tremors
d. Bradycardia
e. Sweating
f. Constipation
ANS: A, C, E
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