A client is ordered fluoxetine (Prozac) for mild depression. The nurse would monitor for which side effect(s)?
a. Dry mouth and eyes
b. Extrapyramidal syndrome
c. Leukopenia (decrease in WBCs)
d. Nervousness, restlessness, and insomnia
ANS: D
Side effects of fluoxetine (Prozac) include nervousness, restlessness, and insomnia.
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