S.T., a 37-year-old woman, is receiving fluoxetine 20 mg in
the morning for depression. S.T. complains of insomnia and GI upset.
1. What could you suggest to S.T. to help her avoid
insomnia? Explain your answer.
2. How might S.T. avoid GI upset when taking fluoxetine?
What food should be avoided?
S.T. states that she does not think the fluoxetine is
helping. She states that she has heard about complementary and alternative
therapies that may be taken for depression. She has also heard that fluoxetine
can be taken weekly.
3. Is S.T.’s fluoxetine dose within normal dosage range?
Explain your answer.
4. How would you
respond to S.T. about the use of certain complementary and alternative
therapies for depression?
5. What would your
response be concerning the use of fluoxetine in a weekly dose?
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