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A Patient Who Has Had a Loss of Interest in Most

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A patient who has had a loss of interest in most activities,weight loss,and insomnia is diagnosed with a major depressive disorder and will begin taking fluoxetine (Prozac) daily.The patient asks about the weekly dosing that a family member follows.What will the nurse tell the patient about a weekly dosing regimen?


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