What type of antidepressant is fluoxetine?
Tetracyclic antidepressant
Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)
Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI)
A client has been taking daily doses of Paroxetine for 6 months and has asked for an information with the nurse about going off the medication. What should the nurse emphasize in the information session?
Taper the medication to avoid discontinuation syndrome
Stop taking the medication immediately, increase physical activity level for 2-3 weeks to counteract side effects
Advise the patient of probable weight gain after going off the medication
Urge the client to continue taking the medication until he consults a psychotherapist
