Assignment Task: Jane Smith is a 19-year-old college student. She presents to her physician's office with her mom with complaints of lethargy and an inability to concentrate. The nurse notices that Ms Smith has a monotone speech pattern and is slow to answer questions. Ms. Smith states that she has been having difficulty sleeping and spends most of her time in her room.
Q1. What assessment data supports the diagnosis of depression?
Q2. The physician prescribes Fluoxetine 20mg daily. The patient asks how this medication will help with her depression and how long it will take to work. How will you respond?
Q3. You discuss with the patient and her mom that the risk for suicide increases during the first 2-4 weeks a patient is on an antidepressant. What is the reason for this?
Q4. What instructions will you include when teaching the patient about this medication?