Which medication should the nurse expect to administer to the client with bulimia nervosa?
1. Prozac
2. Prolixin
3. Benadryl
4. Ritalin
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Rationale: Prozac (fluoxetine), an SSRI, is effective for clients with bulimia when given at the higher dose of 50 to 60 mg per day. Benadryl, Ritalin, and Prolixin are not first-line medications for clients with bulimia nervosa.
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Ans: b, c, d
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