A patient has received information on antidepressant medication. Which patient statement indicates the need for further instruction?
A. "With this medication, I hope to be over my depression by the end of the week."
B. "If I need to stop taking this medication, my prescriber will slowly cut down the dose."
C. "I will need to avoid alcohol while taking this medication."
D. "I will use mouth rinses and sips of water to keep my mouth from drying out."
Answer: A. "With this medication, I hope to be over my depression by the end of the week."
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