An elderly client with depression is to be treated with the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
sertraline. This drug is often chosen for elderly clients because it
a. is effective when given in smaller doses.
b. has relatively few side effects.
c. has few adverse interactions with other drugs.
d. has a high degree of sedation.
B
The elderly are particularly susceptible to side effects, so choosing a drug with a low side-effect
profile is desirable. Options A, C, and D are either incorrect or of lesser relevance.
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