A Patient Is Taking Sertraline [Zoloft] for Depression, and the Provider

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking sertraline [Zoloft] for depression, and the provider orders azithromycin [Zithromax] to treat an infection. What will the nurse do?

• A) Contact the provider to discuss an alternative to azithromycin.
• B) Request an order for a different antidepressant medication.
• C) Request an order to reduce the dose of sertraline.
• D) Withhold the sertraline while giving the azithromycin.

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