An individual is seeking treatment for bulimia nervosa. The therapist decides to use cognitive behavioral therapy and medication. For what medication can a nurse expect to develop a patient education program?
a. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), such as escitalopram (Lexapro)
b. A mood stabilizer, such as lithium
c. A calcium channel blocker, such as nifedipine (Procardia)
d. An antianxiety medication, such as buspirone (Buspar)
A
Antidepressant medications have been shown to have a therapeutic benefit for many patients with bulimia and binge-eating disorder. Because the side-effect profile is least troublesome for SSRI antidepressants, this is the type of medication the nurse can expect to be used.
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