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When assessing the skin of an older adult patient who is complaining of pruritus,the nurse advises the patient that to reduce further drying of her skin,she should avoid using:


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Tricyclics

A class of antidepressant medications used primarily to treat depression, characterized by their three-ring chemical structure.

Tetracyclics

A class of antidepressant drugs that are structurally similar to tricyclic antidepressants but with different chemical properties and side effects.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment most commonly used for severe major depression, involving the application of electrical currents to the brain to induce a controlled seizure.

Major Depressive Disorder

Major Depressive Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest or pleasure in life, affecting daily functioning.

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