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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?
Cerebral Vascular Accident
Another term for stroke, a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, causing disabilities in speech, movement, or other functions.
Artificial Tears
Eye drops formulated to lubricate the eyes and mimic the properties of real tears.
Fall Risk
The likelihood or predisposition of an individual to fall, which can be due to various factors such as age, medical conditions, or environmental hazards.
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