A patient is newly diagnosed with anxiety and placed on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The nurse is developing the plan of care for this patient. How long will it take for this medication to become effective?
a. The medication will become effective immediately.
b. The medication may take up to 12 weeks to become effective.
c. The medication may take up to 6 weeks to become effective.
d. The medication may take up to 4 weeks to become effective.
ANS: B
Efficacy may take at least 8 to 12 weeks. The other options are not realistic.
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A) "There is no way to know that. We do know that your baby has a one in four chance of being born with HIV." B) "Your physician is the best one to ask that question." C) "If the baby is HIV positive there is nothing we can do about it until it is born, so there is no sense worrying about it now." D) "It is thought that most perinatal infections occur after exposure during delivery."
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True False