The Physician Has Prescribed Sertraline (Zoloft) for the Patient Who

question 6

Multiple Choice

The physician has prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) for the patient who is anxious and depressed. The patient calls the nurse to report that he has experienced delayed ejaculation since being on this medication. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "I will let your doctor know, and he will most likely change your medication."
• B) "This does happen, but treating your depression is a bigger priority."
• C) "I am concerned that you will become suicidal if you stop the medication."
• D) "Keep taking the medicine, as this usually goes away after a few months."

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Definitions:

Short-Term Goal

A Short-Term Goal is an objective designed to be achieved in the near future, serving as a step towards a longer-term objective.

Fatigue

A state of persistent tiredness, often diminishing energy and motivation, that can be physical, mental, or a combination of both.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it. (Also known as the I-knew-it-all-along phenomenon.)

Generalized Beliefs

Broad opinions or convictions that individuals hold without specific evidence or direct experience to support them.