BS Nursing
Community Health Nursing -I
Community Health Nursing-I
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June 6, 2026
184. A home care patient with depression is prescribed an antidepressant. They report feeling no improvement after one week. What medicinal teaching is critical?
A.
Discontinue the medication immediately
B.
It may take several weeks (e.g., 2-4 weeks) for the full therapeutic effect of antidepressants to be noticed
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C.
Double the dose immediately
D.
Switch to a different medication without consulting the physician
📖 Additional Information
Discontinue the medication immediately
It may take several weeks (e.g., 2-4 weeks) for the full therapeutic effect of antidepressants to be noticed
Double the dose immediately
Switch to a different medication without consulting the physician
