After 5 Months of Taking Nortriptyline (Aventyl) for Depressive Symptoms

question 12

Multiple Choice

After 5 months of taking nortriptyline (Aventyl) for depressive symptoms, a client reports that the medication doesn't seem as effective as before. Which question should the nurse ask to determine the cause of this problem?

• A) "Are you consuming foods high in tyramine?"
• B) "How many packs of cigarettes do you smoke daily?"
• C) "Do you drink any alcohol?"
• D) "When did you last eat yogurt?"

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Definitions:

Respiratory Distress

A medical condition characterized by difficulty breathing, often indicating an underlying health issue or emergency.

Percuss the Thorax

A diagnostic method involving tapping on the chest wall to assess the condition of the heart and lungs.

Oxygen

A chemical element essential for respiration in most living organisms, and necessary for many combustion processes.

Physical Assessment

A comprehensive examination of a patient to evaluate health status and identify possible physical conditions, typically including inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.