A Patient Who Has Been Prescribed a Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitor

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been prescribed a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) asks the nurse how it works. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "SSRIs maintain the drug in its bound form, allowing more of the drug to attach to the neurotransmitter."
• B) "SSRIs increase enzymatic action in the blood-brain barrier."
• C) "SSRIs improve acid-base balance, enhancing the penetration of the blood-brain barrier."
• D) "SSRIs target blood-brain barrier transporters and prevent the reuptake of the neurotransmitter."

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