The nurse instructs a patient who has just been prescribed a protocol of fluoxetine HCl (Prozac) that the drug takes ____ to ____ weeks to take effect
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
2, 4
two, four
Antidepressants of this type take 2 to 4 weeks before any effect is felt by the patient.
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When assessing a couple's risk factors, it is important for the nurse to determine:
A) number of sperm produced by the male. B) frequency of sexual relations. C) desire for a girl or a boy. D) exposure to chemicals that could be harmful to the fetus.
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A patient is receiving an aminoglycoside. Which finding should the nurse immediately report? Select all that apply.
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