A Patient Is Taking Sertraline [Zoloft] for Depression, and the Provider

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking sertraline [Zoloft] for depression, and the provider orders azithromycin [Zithromax] to treat an infection. What will the nurse do?

• A) Contact the provider to discuss an alternative to azithromycin.
• B) Request an order for a different antidepressant medication.
• C) Request an order to reduce the dose of sertraline.
• D) Withhold the sertraline while giving the azithromycin.

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Definitions:

Marginal Product

The additional output resulting from the use of an additional unit of a variable input, holding all other inputs constant.

Wage Rate

The amount of money paid to an employee per unit of time, often per hour or per year, for labor services.

Marginal Product of Labor

The additional output produced as a result of adding one more unit of labor, all else being constant.

Optimal Level of Resource Use

The most efficient, sustainable use of resources that maximizes benefits while minimizing negative environmental and economic impacts.