A Patient with Depression Does Not Want to Take Prescribed

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with depression does not want to take prescribed medication because of the side effects.What can the nurse suggest to help with medication adherence? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A)Use ice chips to help alleviate dry mouth.
• B)Chew gum or use hard candy to help alleviate dry mouth.
• C)Avoid alcohol-based mouthwash to help alleviate dry mouth.
• D)Use "dry eye" drops to help with eye dryness.
• E)Take alcoholic beverages several times a week to help with unpleasant side effects.

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