A Patient Diagnosed with Major Depression Asks a Nurse If

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with major depression asks a nurse if St.John's wort could be added to the drug being prescribed.The nurse's response should be:

• A) "I can't prescribe medication for you. You will need to discuss your interest in the herbal supplement with your prescribing doctor."
• B) "Let's speak with your psychiatrist at your next appointment about trying St. John's wort. Your psychiatrist can decide whether you should try it."
• C) "You know that the medicine you are on now appears to be working well for you. You shouldn't add herbal supplements unless you feel more depressed."
• D) "Let's find some information on St. John's wort and how it interacts with the medicines you are now taking; then we can talk about it with your doctor."

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