A Patient Has Been Taking Sertraline (Zoloft) 20 Mg/mL Oral

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) 20 mg/mL oral concentrate, 1 mL daily for several weeks and reports being unable to sleep well. The patient's depressive symptoms are well managed on the current dose. What will the nurse do next?

• A) Ask the patient what time of day the medication is taken.
• B) Counsel the patient to take the medication at bedtime.
• C) Recommend asking the provider about weekly dosing.
• D) Suggest that the patient request a lower dose.

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