A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client. Exhibits For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client. There must be at least 1 selection in every row. There does not need to be a selection in every column.
Explanation & Rationale
Potential prescription Anticipated Contraindicated Bupropion 100 mg PO three times daily ✓ Levomilnacipran 20 mg PO daily ✓ Citalopram 20 mg PO daily ✓ Fluoxetine 20 mg PO daily ✓ Rationale Bupropion 100 mg PO three times daily: Contraindicated Bupropion is generally contraindicated for clients with a history of bulimia nervosa due to the increased risk of seizures. Levomilnacipran 20 mg PO daily: Anticipated Levomilnacipran is an SNRI that can be used to treat major depressive disorder and is generally safe for clients with bulimia nervosa. Citalopram 20 mg PO daily: Anticipated Citalopram is an SSRI commonly used to treat major depressive disorder and can be effective for clients with bulimia nervosa. Fluoxetine 20 mg PO daily: Anticipated Fluoxetine is an SSRI that is effective in treating both major depressive disorder and bulimia nervosa.