A patient with multiple sclerosis has begun experiencing extreme bouts of fatigue. The patient states, "I don't have the energy to do anything. I just need a boost, because I feel like I'm de-pressed as well
Is there a medication I can take that helps both my fatigue and depression?" The nurse would anticipate that the prescriber would order which class of drug? a. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
b. An amphetamine
c. A monoamine oxidase inhibitor
d. A tricyclic antidepressant
A
Fatigue develops in up to 90% of patients with multiple sclerosis. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can reduce fatigue and are a good choice for patients who are also depressed.
Amphetamines, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and tricyclic antidepressants are not the drugs of choice to manage fatigue and depression.
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