The nurse employed in the mental health clinic is interviewing a female client who has had clomipramine hydrochloride (Anafranil) prescribed
The nurse interprets that the client is noncompliant with taking the medication as prescribed if the client exhibits which of the following behaviors? 1. Tired, fatigued appearance
2. Complaints of hunger and fatigue
3. Slight dizziness when standing up quickly
4. Frequently checking her purse for her keys
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Rationale: Clomipramine (Anafranil) is commonly used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Frequent checking for keys is a nonproductive repetitive activity that is characteristic of this disorder. Reappearance of symptoms may indicate noncompliance with medication therapy. The incorrect options are common side effects of the medication.
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