A Nurse Performs a Medication History on a Newly Admitted

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse performs a medication history on a newly admitted patient. The patient reports taking amitriptyline (Elavil) 75 mg at bedtime for 6 weeks to treat depression. The patient reports having continued fatigue, lack of energy, and no improvement in mood. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss which intervention?

• A) Beginning to down-taper the amitriptyline
• B) Changing to a morning dose schedule
• C) Giving the amitriptyline twice daily
• D) Increasing the dose of amitriptyline

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