Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for escitalopram. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Escitalopram, an SSRI, can cause drowsiness, a side effect to note. It's taken with or without food, mood improvement takes weeks, and tyramine restriction is for MAOIs.