A Patient Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder Begins Selective Serotonin

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder begins selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant therapy. Priority information given to the patient and family should include a directive to:

• A) avoid exposure to bright sunlight.
• B) report increased suicidal thoughts.
• C) restrict sodium intake to 1 g daily.
• D) maintain a tyramine-free diet.

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Definitions:

Territorial Division

The division or partitioning of land or space into separate areas, often for administrative or legal purposes.

Oligopolistic Market

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms that dominate the market, often leading to limited competition.

Regional Monopoly

A regional monopoly exists when a single firm dominates the market for a particular good or service in a geographic area.

Herfindahl-Hirschman Index

A measure of market concentration that squares and then sums the market shares of all firms within an industry, indicating the level of competition.