ATI RN
ATI RN Mental Custom Health Next Gen Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A psychiatric nurse is reviewing prescriptions for a patient with major depression at the county clinic. Since the patient has a mild intellectual disability, the nurse would question which classification of antidepressant drugs:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Due to the patient's mild intellectual disability, MAOIs would be questioned because they have a higher risk of adverse effects, dietary restrictions, and drug interactions compared to other antidepressants. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (
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A) and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (
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C) are safer options for patients with intellectual disabilities as they have fewer side effects and interactions.
Choice D is incorrect as all categories of antidepressants may not be suitable for the patient.
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