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ATI N200 Mental Health Exam 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse assesses that medication teaching about tricyclic antidepressants was understood when the client states:
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Rationale: The statement "Their full therapeutic potential may not be reached until 4 weeks" indicates understanding of the delayed onset of action of tricyclic antidepressants, which typically take around 2-4 weeks to show full effectiveness. This demonstrates comprehension of the need for continued use despite not experiencing immediate results.
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B: Aged cheese is contraindicated with MAOIs, not tricyclic antidepressants.
C: Tricyclic antidepressants can be given with antianxiety agents but with caution due to potential additive effects.
D: Hypomania and memory impairment are side effects of tricyclic antidepressants but are not indicative of understanding medication teaching.
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