Which Statement by a Patient with Chronic Depression Who Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient with chronic depression who is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) indicates the need for additional teaching?

• A) "It may take from 2 to 8 weeks for my depression to improve."
• B) "If I have suicidal thoughts,I will contact my prescriber immediately."
• C) "I will check my pulse every day and report irregular rhythms to my prescriber."
• D) "When I am feeling better and no longer depressed,I will stop taking the Prozac."

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Contra Account

An account used in the general ledger to reduce the value of a related account when the two are netted together.