Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The nurse understands that which medication has been used with some success in clients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa along with depression?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
fluoxetine an SSRI has been used successfully to treat anorexia nervosa with comorbid depression by stabilizing mood and reducing obsessive-compulsive behaviors. Sibutramine is withdrawn carbamazepine is for seizures/bipolar and diazepam is for anxiety not suitable for this condition.