A Client Who Has Been Newly Diagnosed with Depression Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client who has been newly diagnosed with depression is beginning tricyclic antidepressant therapy. The nurse has just completed teaching with this client. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further education?

• A) "I will continue to take this medication even if the symptoms have not subsided."
• B) "I may experience drowsiness or dizziness while taking this medication."
• C) "I do not need to quit smoking."
• D) "I will stop drinking alcohol now that I am taking this medication."

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Definitions:

Nitrile Hydrolysis

Nitrile hydrolysis is a chemical reaction where a nitrile group (C≡N) is converted into a carboxylic acid or its derivatives through the addition of water (H2O).

Nitrile Hydrolysis

is a chemical reaction converting nitriles to carboxylic acids or their derivatives by reacting with water or other nucleophiles.

Grignard Synthesis

The formation of a Grignard compound through the reaction of an alkyl or aryl halide with magnesium in dry ether.

Spectroscopic Data

Information obtained from analyzing the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter, used to determine chemical composition and structure.