ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 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: D
Rationale: The correct response is D: "You will need to wait a couple of weeks to feel the therapeutic effect of the medication." Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that typically takes 2-4 weeks to reach its full therapeutic effect. It is important for the nurse to educate the client on the delayed onset of action to manage expectations.
Choice A is incorrect as it is premature to switch medications after only 6 days.
Choice B is incorrect because increasing the dose without allowing sufficient time for the medication to work may lead to unnecessary side effects.
Choice C is incorrect as amitriptyline does not need to be taken on an empty stomach for effectiveness.
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