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ATI nurs 180 Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for 2 weeks. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C - The client reports an increase in mood. This indicates the effectiveness of sertraline, an antidepressant, as improvement in mood is a key therapeutic outcome. Weight gain (
B) is not typically a desirable effect of sertraline. Blood pressure within the expected reference range (
A) does not directly correlate with the medication's effectiveness. Swollen legs (
D) are not a specific indicator of sertraline's efficacy. It is essential to focus on the primary therapeutic goal of mood improvement to determine the medication's effectiveness.
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