Your Depressed Patient Is Just Started on Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

question 13

Multiple Choice

Your depressed patient is just started on duloxetine (Cymbalta) . Which statement by the spouse tells you that family teaching has been effective?

• A)"I can't wait for him to be back to his old self in the next day or so."
• B)"I realize we can't expect big changes right away."
• C)"I have to take him for weekly blood tests to monitor the drug dosage."
• D)"I will make sure he doesn't eat any aged cheese for the next 2 months until the dose is stabilized."

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Definitions:

Cultural Health Capital

The accumulated knowledge, behaviors, and interpersonal skills that shape individuals' ability to access, adapt to, and navigate the healthcare system effectively.

Doctor-Patient Relationships

The professional interaction and bond between doctors and their patients, crucial for effective diagnosis, treatment, and patient satisfaction.

Cultural Competency

The ability of individuals and organizations to effectively deliver healthcare services that meet the social, cultural, and linguistic needs of patients.

Working Class

A social group that primarily does manual labor for wages, often referring to those in industrial work.