Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
The nurse instructs a patient who has just been prescribed a protocol of fluoxetine HCI (Prozac) that the drug takes 2 to 4 ..................... to take effect.
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Fluoxetine, an SSRI, requires 2-4 weeks to build up in the system and improve depressive symptoms by enhancing serotonin levels.