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Title: A client diagnosed with narcolepsy, sleepwalking, and cataplexy is prescribed a selective serotonin
Post by: BreakFree on Feb 7, 2015
A client diagnosed with narcolepsy, sleepwalking, and cataplexy is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which explanation regarding this medication is the most accurate?
1. It lowers levels of serotonin, thereby increasing serotonin and elevating energy levels.
2. It helps with sleepwalking because the increase in serotonin allows the client a deeper sleep.
3. It decreased sleepiness, as SSRIs are stimulants, which will help the client maintain wakefulness.
4. It decreased episodes of slurred speech, sagging of the jaw, and head nodding.


Title: Re: A client diagnosed with narcolepsy, sleepwalking, and cataplexy is prescribed a selective seroto
Post by: ngin on Feb 13, 2015
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Title: Re: A client diagnosed with narcolepsy, sleepwalking, and cataplexy is prescribed a selective serotonin
Post by: BreakFree on Feb 15, 2015
Wow! Thanks, for the rationale and reasoning, makes total sense.


Title: Re: A client diagnosed with narcolepsy, sleepwalking, and cataplexy is prescribed a selective serotonin
Post by: ngin on Feb 16, 2015
No problemo! I knew you would appreciate the reasoning.