A client is admitted with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). During a review of the client's history, the nurse is made aware that the client suffers from depression and suicidal thoughts
While interviewing the client, the client tells the nurse he is feeling extremely irritable and that the main reason he is there is because he has been having frequent nightmares. Based on the assessment findings, which medication prescription does the nurse anticipate for this client?
A) Propanolol (Inderal)
B) Prazosin (Minipress)
C) Risperidone (Risperdal)
D) Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Answer: B
Prazosin is an antihypertensive medication that may be prescribed for treatment and prevention of nightmares. Propanolol (Inderal) is a beta-blocker; its possible uses include management of anxiety states and prevention of acute panic states. Risperidone (Risperdal) is an antipsychotic that may be used in the treatment of OCD or panic disorders. Fluvoxamine (Luvox) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that may be used in the treatment of OCD.
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