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A patient being treated for depression has taken 300 mg amitriptyline (Elavil) daily for a year. The patient calls the case manager at the clinic and says, "I stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago. Now I am having cold sweats, nausea, a rapid heartbeat, and nightmares." The nurse will advise the patient to:
a.   "Go to the nearest emergency department immediately."
b.   "Do not to be alarmed. Take two aspirin and drink plenty of fluids."
c.   "Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to see the health care provider."
d.   "Resume taking your antidepressants for 2 more weeks and then discontinue them again."
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Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach

Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach


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Great explanation, I appreciate the effort. This answered my question.
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Of course, what's an answer without an explanation.

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