A Nursing Student Questions an Instructor Regarding the Order for Fluvoxamine

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nursing student questions an instructor regarding the order for fluvoxamine (Luvox) ,300 mg daily,for a client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) .Which instructor reply is most accurate?

• A) "High doses of tricyclic medications will be required for effective treatment of OCD."
• B) "Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) doses, in excess of what is effective for treating depression, may be required for OCD."
• C) "The dose of Luvox is low due to the side effect of daytime drowsiness and nighttime insomnia."
• D) "The dosage of Luvox is outside the therapeutic range and needs to be questioned."

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