The Laboratory Monitoring Required When a Patient Is on a Selective

question 2

Multiple Choice

The laboratory monitoring required when a patient is on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is:

• A) Complete blood count every 3 to 4 months
• B) Therapeutic blood levels every 6 months after a steady state is achieved
• C) Blood glucose every 3 to 4 months
• D) There is no laboratory monitoring required

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Definitions:

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Different Cultures

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Physiological Responses

automatic reactions of the body to internal or external stimuli, such as changes in heart rate, hormone levels, and muscle tension.