A new antidepressant is prescribed for an elderly patient with major depression, but the dose is more than the usual geriatric dose. The nurse should:
a. consult a reliable drug reference.
b. teach the patient about possible side effects and adverse effects.
c. withhold the medication and confer with the health care provider.
d. encourage the patient to increase oral fluids to reduce drug concentration.
ANS: C
The dose of antidepressants for elderly patients is often less than the usual adult dose. The nurse should withhold the medication and consult the health care provider who wrote the order. The nurse's duty is to practice according to professional standards as well as intervene and protect the patient.
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