ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who started taking amitriptyline 6 days ago. The client reports that the medication is not helping. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct response is C: "You will need to wait a couple of weeks to feel the therapeutic effect of the medication." Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, typically takes 2-4 weeks to start showing its full therapeutic effects. It is important for the nurse to educate the client about the delayed onset of action to manage expectations. Option A is incorrect because increasing the dose prematurely can lead to adverse effects. Option B is incorrect as taking it on an empty stomach is not necessary for its efficacy. Option D is incorrect as switching medications without giving the current one a fair trial may not be appropriate.
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