A Patient Is Started on Paroxetine (Paxil), an SSRI, for Depression

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient is started on paroxetine (Paxil) , an SSRI, for depression. Education regarding antidepressants includes:

• A)SSRIs may take two to six weeks before she will have maximum drug effects.
• B)Red-green color blindness may occur and should be reported.
• C)If she experiences dry mouth or a heart rate greater than 80, she should stop taking the drug immediately.
• D)She should eat lots of food high in fiber to prevent constipation.

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