J.B.'s daughter visits him in the hospital, and they have a long talk. she is shocked when she realizes that her father is lonely to the point of considering suicide and
tells you that she will do all she can to help him
when he goes home.
What important information needs to be conveyed to J.B.'s daughter about the first few
weeks of therapy with the SSRI?
As the medication starts to work and the depression lessens, the patient's energy level improves and
the suicide potential increases. It is important to monitor him closely during this time. She needs
to check on him (watch his mood, level of interest, appearance, behavior, and speech pattern) and
ensure that he keeps his therapy appointments. He needs to continue to take the medication on a
regular schedule and not stop taking it abruptly. If he has problems with the medication's adverse
effects, the medication dose will need to be tapered down before being discontinued. This needs to
be done under the supervision of a health care provider; it must not be performed without notifying
the provider.
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