Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
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The physician has prescribed imipramine (ToFranil) for a client with depression. The nurse should continue to monitor the client's affect because the maximal effects of tricyclic antidepressant medication do not occur for:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine take 2-4 weeks to reach maximal therapeutic effect, requiring ongoing monitoring of the client's mood.