A client is hospitalized for severe depression. Of the medications listed below, the nurse can expect
to provide the client with teaching about
a. clozapine (Clozaril).
b. chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
c. tacrine (Cognex).
d. fluoxetine (Prozac).
ANS: D
Fluoxetine is an SSRI. It is an antidepressant that blocks the reuptake of serotonin with few
anticholinergic and sedating side effects. Option A: Clozapine is an antipsychotic. Option B:
Chlordiazepoxide is an anxiolytic. Option C: Tacrine is used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
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