Which medication will the nurse expect to administer as a first-line treatment to the patient with bulimia nervosa?
1. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
2. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
3. Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
4. Diphenhydramine (Benedryl)
Answer: 1
Explanation: Fluoxetine (Prozac), an SSRI, is effective for patients with bulimia when given at the higher dose of 50 to 60 mg per day. Diphenhydramine (Benedryl),methylphenidate (Ritalin), and fluphenazine (Prolixin) are not first-line medications for patients with bulimia nervosa.
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