A client is prescribed a medication that replaces serotonin. The nurse realizes this medication is used to treat which health problems?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Anxiety
2. Depression
3. Nausea and vomiting
4. Cocaine abuse
5. Seizures
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: A clinical application for serotonin is to treat anxiety.
Rationale 2: A clinical application for serotonin is to treat depression.
Rationale 3: A clinical application for serotonin is to treat nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 4: Serotonin is not used to treat cocaine abuse.
Rationale 5: Serotonin is not used to treat seizures.
Global Rationale: A clinical application for serotonin is to treat anxiety, depression, and nausea and vomiting. Serotonin is not used to treat cocaine abuse or seizures.
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