A Week After Beginning Fluoxetine, a Patient Reports, "I Still

question 11

Multiple Choice

A week after beginning fluoxetine, a patient reports, "I still feel so depressed all the time." Based on knowledge of the medication's pharmacodynamics, what is the nurse's most effective intervention?

• A) Administering the medication when the patient's stomach is empty
• B) Advising the health care provider that the drug is ineffective.
• C) Reassessing the expected outcomes of antidepressant therapy
• D) Educating the patient that the drug needs more time to be effective

Comprehend the anatomical development of sexual organs from a biological perspective.

Understand the concept of observational learning.

Recognize the cognitive approach and theories explaining gender typing and acquisition of gender roles.

Identify the factors leading to selective attention and memory in gender cognizance.

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement.

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy technique aiming to replace undesirable behaviors with more desirable responses.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome fears and anxieties by gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation techniques.

Counterconditioning Procedures

Techniques used in behavior therapy to replace a negative or unwanted response to a stimulus with a positive one.