Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine to treat depression. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Correct Answer: D - "I'll take this medicine first thing in the morning."
Rationale: Fluoxetine is usually recommended to be taken in the morning to prevent sleep disturbances. This timing also helps optimize its effects throughout the day. Taking it at night could potentially disrupt sleep patterns. Therefore, the client demonstrating an understanding of taking the medication in the morning reflects adherence to the prescribed regimen.
Summary:
A: Incorrect - Improvement with fluoxetine typically takes weeks, not hours.
B: Incorrect - Grapefruit juice can interact with certain medications, but there is no specific interaction with fluoxetine.
C: Incorrect - While taking with food can help reduce stomach upset, it is not a strict requirement for fluoxetine.
D: Correct - Taking fluoxetine in the morning is ideal to prevent sleep disturbances.
E, F, G: Irrelevant - Not provided in the question.
Rationale: Fluoxetine is usually recommended to be taken in the morning to prevent sleep disturbances. This timing also helps optimize its effects throughout the day. Taking it at night could potentially disrupt sleep patterns. Therefore, the client demonstrating an understanding of taking the medication in the morning reflects adherence to the prescribed regimen.
Summary:
A: Incorrect - Improvement with fluoxetine typically takes weeks, not hours.
B: Incorrect - Grapefruit juice can interact with certain medications, but there is no specific interaction with fluoxetine.
C: Incorrect - While taking with food can help reduce stomach upset, it is not a strict requirement for fluoxetine.
D: Correct - Taking fluoxetine in the morning is ideal to prevent sleep disturbances.
E, F, G: Irrelevant - Not provided in the question.