Which of the Following Statements Are True Regarding Selective Serotonin

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true regarding selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ? Select all that apply.

• A)Foods and beverages containing tyramine should be avoided.
• B)The nurse should monitor for extrapyramidal symptoms.
• C)A potentially hazardous effect called serotonin syndrome may occur.
• D)Therapeutic effects may not be seen for about 8 weeks after the medication is started.
• E)If the patient has been on a monoamine oxidase inhibitor,a 2- to 5-week or longer span of time should elapse before beginning an SSRI medication.
• F)These drugs have anticholinergic effects,including constipation,urinary retention,dry mouth,and blurred vision.
• G)SSRIs are associated with fewer side effects than the older first-generation antidepressants.
• H)Cogentin is often also prescribed to reduce the side effects that may occur.