A Patient with Depression Does Not Want to Take Prescribed

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with depression does not want to take prescribed medication because of the side effects. What can the nurse suggest to help with medication adherence?

• A) Use ice chips to help alleviate dry mouth.
• B) Chew gum or use hard candy to help alleviate dry mouth.
• C) Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash to help alleviate dry mouth.
• D) Use "dry eye" drops to help with eye dryness.
• E) Ask the pharmacist to fill the prescription with the same drug from a different manufacturer.

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