An Individual with Poststroke Depression Is Receiving an SSRI

question 4

Multiple Choice

An individual with poststroke depression is receiving an SSRI.What is the rationale for giving the medication at breakfast and again at midday?

• A) Prevent insomnia
• B) Prevent toxic reactions
• C) Decrease afternoon sleepiness
• D) Give an opportunity to monitor behavior closely

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Definitions:

Vertebrates

Animals that possess a backbone or spinal column, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Hemichordata

A phylum of marine animals that share some traits with chordates, such as a dorsal nerve cord, but have distinct features like a stomochord.

Larval Tunicates

The juvenile stage of tunicates (marine invertebrates), which is free-swimming and undergoes metamorphosis into the adult form.

Superficially Resemble

To appear similar or alike on the surface, but possibly different in more profound or structural aspects.