A client with a borderline personality disorder tells the nurse, "My doctor tells me there's some-thing wrong with the hard wiring of my brain, and that's why I'm so impulsive and get so many mood swings
He said he's going to prescribe some medication." Being aware of current practice guidelines, the nurse will prepare a teaching plan for:
1. Lithium
2. Fluoxetine
3. Lorazepam
4. Haloperidol
ANS: 2
Fluoxetine is an SSRI. SSRIs are the medications of choice for clients with personality disorder who have affect dysregulation and impulsivity. SSRIs have a low incidence of side effects. The other drugs may be used in instances of severe mood disorder (option 1), high anxiety (option 3), or violent behavior (option 4).
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