A Patient Has Been Taking Sertraline (Zoloft)20 Mg/mL Oral Concentrate,1

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) 20 mg/mL oral concentrate,1 mL daily for several weeks and reports being unable to sleep well.What will the nurse do next?

• A) Ask the patient what time of day the medication is taken.
• B) Counsel the patient to take the medication at bedtime.
• C) Recommend asking the provider about weekly dosing.
• D) Suggest that the patient request a lower dose.

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Definitions:

Topical Medications

Medicines applied directly to the surface of the body, especially the skin, to treat ailments or conditions.

Intradermal Medications

Medications that are administered into the dermis layer of the skin, typically for purposes like allergy testing or local anesthesia.

Rectal Suppositories

Medication formulated for insertion into the rectum where it melts or dissolves, providing local or systemic treatment.

Lipid Solubility

The ability of a substance to dissolve in fats, oils, and lipids, affecting its absorption and distribution in the body.