A Patient Being Treated for Depression Has Taken 300 Mg

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated for depression has taken 300 mg amitriptyline (Elavil) daily for a year.The patient calls the case manager at the clinic and says,"I stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago.Now I am having cold sweats,nausea,a rapid heartbeat,and nightmares." The nurse will advise the patient to:

• A) "Go to the nearest emergency department immediately."
• B) "Do not to be alarmed. Take two aspirin and drink plenty of fluids."
• C) "Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to see the health care provider."
• D) "Resume taking your antidepressants for 2 more weeks and then discontinue them again."

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous

Part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Central Nervous

Refers to the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting neural signals.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, such as heartbeat and digestion.

Autonomic Nervous System

is a part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.