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ATI nurs 180 Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
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The nurse is caring for a client who has begun to take sertraline (Zoloft) for newly diagnosed depression. Which of the following conditions is associated with an overdose of this medication class?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome can occur with an overdose of sertraline, leading to symptoms such as confusion, agitation, sweating, tremors, and increased heart rate. This is because sertraline increases serotonin levels in the brain, causing an excess that can be dangerous. Tardive Dyskinesia (
A) is a movement disorder associated with long-term use of antipsychotic medications. Hypertensive Emergency (
C) is more commonly associated with substances that raise blood pressure rapidly. Extrapyramidal Syndrome (
D) is a side effect of antipsychotic medications and is not typically seen with sertraline overdose.
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