A Patient Taking Fluoxetine [Prozac] Complains of Decreased Sexual Interest

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient taking fluoxetine [Prozac] complains of decreased sexual interest. A prescriber orders a "drug holiday." What teaching by the nurse would best describe a drug holiday?

• A) "Cut the tablet in half anytime to reduce the dosage."
• B) "Discontinue the drug for 1 week."
• C) "Don't take the medication on Friday and Saturday."
• D) "Take the drug every other day."

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