A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Major Depressive Episode

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with major depressive episode. After treatment with fluoxetine (Prozac) , the client exhibits pressured speech and flight of ideas. Based on this symptom change, which physician action would the nurse anticipate?

• A) Increase the dosage of fluoxetine.
• B) Discontinue the fluoxetine and rethink the client's diagnosis.
• C) Order benztropine (Cogentin) to address extrapyramidal symptoms.
• D) Order olanzapine (Zyprexa) to address altered thoughts.

---

Definitions:

Code of Ethics

A set of guiding principles designed to help professionals conduct business honestly and with integrity.

Canada Health Infoway

A not-for-profit organization that promotes the development and adoption of electronic health information systems in Canada.

Electronic Health Record System

A digital version of a patient's paper chart, making health information available instantly and securely to authorized users.

Federal-Provincial-Territorial Partnership

A federal-provincial-territorial partnership refers to the collaboration between Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments to develop and implement policies and programs across different jurisdictions.