What information should the nurse include in patient teaching about psychotropic medication? Select all that apply
a. Drug pharmacokinetics
b. Common drug interactions
c. Management of common side effects
d. Descriptive list of all possible adverse effects
e. Written copies of information about the drug and its effects
B, C, E
Teaching about how to manage common annoying side effects, such as dry mouth and orthostatic hypotension, can promote medication compliance by the patient. Knowing what side effects to report promotes patient safety. In addition, knowing about common drug–drug interactions, such as the potentiating effects of alcohol on sedating drugs, promotes patient safety. Providing written materials is helpful to patients who can then refer to these resources rather than having to rely on memory. Pharmacokinetics and an extensive list of side effects are major aspects of the nurse's role but are not expected from patients.
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