A Patient Diagnosed with Depression Has Been Taking Paroxetine (Paxil)

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with depression has been taking paroxetine (Paxil) 10mg PO daily for the past month. The patient presents to the clinic with complaints of restlessness and abdominal pain. Which factor does the nurse consider during the assessment?

• A) The patient has been taking medication with grapefruit juice at breakfast.
• B) The patient is experiencing severe side effects and will be taken off the medication.
• C) The patient is taking too much of the drug and is experiencing unexpected side effects.
• D) The patient expresses that she is nervous that the side effects will increase with continued use.

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Definitions:

Self-serving Bias

The tendency to attribute positive events to one's own character but attribute negative events to external factors.

Defensive Self-esteem

A form of self-esteem that is fragile and vulnerable, often resulting in defensive reactions to criticism or perceived threats.

Possible Selves

Concepts individuals hold about who they might become, who they hope to become, or who they fear becoming in the future.

Self-efficacy

Someone's conviction in their competence to perform tasks needed for certain achievements.